With an emphasis on fully informed decision-making and ease of doing business, Health Directions has started using the RetireFlo platform to prepare for client consultations. With a simple, secure link, RetireFlo lets Mark and Curtis collect all relevant demographic and health data in advance of your meeting — so your time together is spent on […]
GUIDE Model: Medicare Launches Pilot Program for Dementia Caregivers
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans age 65 and older are living with dementia. The physical, emotional and financial toll on patients and caregivers is tremendous. Plus, many people with dementia do not consistently receive high-quality, coordinated care due to economics, where they live and other factors. To address the inequities […]
The Top 10! Prescription Drug Cost Reductions Announced
On August 15, the White House and HSS announced the first 10 popular prescription drug prices to be reduced as a result of the long, and somewhat secret, negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. (See the list here.) New prices, which range in savings from 38-76 percent, will go into effect in 2026. In 2025, the list […]
Another Wrinkle in Retirement: Employer-Based Benefits and Medicare
Pardon the light pun for introducing a serious complexity in Medicare decision-making. Connecticut is one of twelve states that require residents with employer-based healthcare benefits in retirement (e.g., state employees) to enroll in Medicare Advantage. Individuals who opt for traditional Medicare, Parts A and B, will lose their retiree health benefits. This is a serious […]
“How do I…?”
Medicare vs. Social Security When hitting life’s milestones, both celebratory and somber, our clients often question who to contact to take care of critical financial and administrative matters. Issues that impact personal health and financial security are of the utmost importance, and it can be confusing to distinguish between the realms of Medicare and Social Security. […]
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