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Medicare and rising prescription drug costs
Are you worried about rising health care costs? There are many ways to save money available to you. One of these is our new Price Check My Rx tool. You can also learn how to save money by using generic drugs.
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7 things new enrollees should know about Medicare
To help bring clarity, we have compiled a “New to Medicare” checklist to help you out with all the basic Medicare information that you’ll need.
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Why choose a Medicare Supplement Plan?
Whether you need medical care while traveling, in the comfort of home, or you want the flexibility to see any medical doctor or specialist that accepts Medicare, a Medicare Supplement plan may be just what you need.
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Learn dental insurance basics and save your teeth
Monitoring your oral health isn’t just about good teeth: it can give insight into your overall health. There are many reasons why it’s important that you visit your dentist regularly.
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Aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's – Medicare and Medigap assistance
This article explores the scope of Medicare coverage for dementia patients. Since dementia is progressive in its different forms, it can develop over a number of years and is classified into multiple stages.
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Medicare and depression treatments — what Medicare covers
Mental health is a critical part of overall health. Conversations on the topic of mental health were rare when the baby boomer generation was young. Today, the topic is far more accepted.
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Not retiring at 65? When should you buy Medicare?
The benefits of Medicare are initially activated when you turn 65. That is when you first enroll in this federal healthcare program for seniors. But what if you are still working at the age of 65 and don’t want to officially retire?
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Medicare takes up arms against memory loss
The difficult truth about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is that currently there is no full-fledge cure available. However, with early detection and appropriate treatment, its symptoms can be managed and even slowed down.
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Questions to ask when choosing Medicare
Whether you are already part of the nearly 60 million enrollees of the program, or are looking to join its ranks soon, we are here to help you answer the most commonly asked question – how to choose the right Medicare plan for you.
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Impact of stress on seniors' health
Stress is a significant contributor to declining health and wellbeing; it has even been identified as primary cause of cardiovascular diseases, mental health disorders and the weakening of the immune system.
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Your annual physical checklist
If you have Medicare and have had Medicare Part B for more than 12 months, you should be eligible for, and maybe have already experienced your Annual Wellness Visit.
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Medicare and mental health benefits – What Medicare covers
As you grow older, life and tough circumstances can lead to issues such as depression, anxiety and more.

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