How Returning or continuing to Work Can Affect Your Social Security Check (2026)

How Returning or continuing to Work Can Affect Your Social Security Check (2026)

If you work while receiving Social Security in 2026, your benefits may be reduced depending on your age and income. If you’re under full retirement age (FRA), you can earn up to $23,040 before benefit... ...more

Changes

March 23, 20261 min read

Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage

Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage

Choosing the right Medicare coverage comes down to your priorities. Medigap works with Original Medicare and offers more flexibility with predictable costs, while Medicare Advantage replaces Original ... ...more

Medicare

March 23, 20261 min read

Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement

Medicare Advantage and Part D Rate Announcement

In the CY 2026 MA and Part D Advance Notice, CMS proposed updates to payment factors for CY 2026 and received a wide variety of comments on our proposals. CMS appreciates the submitted comments. We co... ...more

Changes

March 23, 20268 min read

How can the Word YES change my Medicare Plan and What Can I Do

How can the Word YES change my Medicare Plan and What Can I Do

Here’s what’s happening — and why a simple “yes” can sometimes unintentionally change your Medicare Advantage plan ...more

Changes

March 16, 20261 min read

Stay Scam Protected

Stay Scam Protected

Medicare announced that 1.2 million beneficiaries were affected by a data breach and will receive new Medicare Cards in the mail. If you receive a new card, please check the information below. Remembe... ...more

Elderly

March 16, 20261 min read

Choosing The Right Medicare Coverage

Choosing The Right Medicare Coverage

Medigap works with Original Medicare and covers out-of-pocket costs with predictable expenses and broad doctor access. Medicare Advantage replaces Medicare, often includes extra benefits, and may have... ...more

Medicare

March 02, 20261 min read

Combating Loneliness

Combating Loneliness

10 Ways to combat loneliness in Older Adults ...more

Elderly

March 28, 20252 min read

I Turn 65 in A Few Months, When Should I Sign Up For Medicare?

I Turn 65 in A Few Months, When Should I Sign Up For Medicare?

The best time to enroll in Medicare depends on whether you or your spouse is still working and you have health insurance from that employer. If you make the wrong decision, you could end up with late ... ...more

Elderly

March 28, 20253 min read

What Services Do Seniors Need Most?

What Services Do Seniors Need Most?

What Services Do Seniors Need Most?? ...more

Medicare

March 28, 20254 min read

9 Biggest Changes Under New RX Law

9 Biggest Changes Under New RX Law

A year-by-year implementation timeline of the Inflation Reduction Act’s health provisions ...more

Changes

July 19, 20244 min read

How does Medicare work with Social Security disability benefits?

How does Medicare work with Social Security disability benefits?

Health insurance is critical when you have a disabling medical condition. The good news is that if you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you automatically qualify for Medicare. Howe... ...more

Medicare

July 19, 20245 min read

Medicare Simplified

Medicare Simplified

If you’re about to join Medicare for the first time, or are already enrolled but need a refresher, use this guide for a quick overview of all things Medicare. ...more

Medicare

July 19, 20241 min read

Ordering a Replacement Card

Ordering a Replacement Card

Medicare Card ...more

Medicare

July 26, 20243 min read

Services Seniors Need Most

Services Seniors Need Most

Services Seniors Need Most ...more

Elderly

July 26, 20244 min read

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid ...more

Medicare

July 26, 20246 min read

Want to get Healthier?

Want to get Healthier?

Want to Get Healthier but Don’t Know Where to Start? Try Microbehaviors ...more

Elderly

July 19, 20247 min read

Stop Elderly Scams

Stop Elderly Scams

Stop Elderly Scams ...more

Elderly

July 19, 20242 min read

Does Medicare cover preexisting conditions?

Does Medicare cover preexisting conditions?

Yes, a big benefit of Medicare, especially as you get older, is that you can’t be denied coverage or charged more because of preexisting medical conditions. Plus, if you’re younger than 65 and have ce... ...more

Medicare

July 19, 20245 min read

How to Tell If Your Social Security Number Was Compromised in Massive Data Breach

How to Tell If Your Social Security Number Was Compromised in Massive Data Breach

At least two websites have been set up to allow Americans to check if they’ve been compromised. ...more

Medicare

August 30, 20244 min read

Medicare Fraud Can Lead To Financial Burdens

Medicare Fraud Can Lead To Financial Burdens

Stolen Medicare numbers may become valuable loot for criminals. These numbers can be used to bill Medicare for services and supplies that were never provided or received. The reimbursements are then p... ...more

Medicare

August 30, 20243 min read

More Helpful Tips for Older Adults

More Helpful Tips for Older Adults

More Helpful Tips for Older Adults ...more

Medicare

July 19, 20241 min read

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