There are so many variables to consider when weighing all your Medicare options! This is equally true whether you are approaching age 65 and are enrolling for the first time or whether you are already enrolled and evaluating your current selections ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment. To ensure that you receive the coverage that supports […]
Medicare and Social Security: The American Safety Net
Medicare and Social Security make up the tax-paid benefits of post-retirement healthcare coverage and income in the United States. Though distinct programs, they are highly interrelated and Medicare premiums are, in fact, deducted from Social Security payments. A high-level comparison includes: Timing Initial Medicare enrollment generally occurs in the 6-month period around the 65th birthday. Exceptions include individuals […]
Traveling Outside the US and Have Medicare?
If you are a Medicare subscriber who has planned a trip abroad, we want you to spend your vacation enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors of your international destination — not worrying about medical emergencies! So, please be aware that in most cases Medicare coverage does not extend to foreign countries. Healthcare costs incurred out […]
Hey, Take a Hike!
Whether you prefer a gentle stroll or a rigorous uphill scramble, Connecticut, and our surrounding area, offers an abundance of opportunities to walk, run and hike for any fitness level. Even better, being along the seashore, breathing in the forest air or marveling at the view atop a mountain is great for your mental health, […]
Breathe Easier: Medicare Expands Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening
In a win for advocates of accessible preventative care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is expanding the Part B reimbursement eligibility for lung cancer screening using low dose computed tomography (LDCT). LDCT, also known as a low dose CT scan, is the only recommended test for lung cancer. In a […]
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