By Mary Johnson, editor Remember “Flo”? In 1999 she was the blond, perky, mature lady who came onto our TV screens telling us that she was here “to tell seniors about changes that affect our medicines.” She would en ...
Backdoor Medicare Cut Could Raise Your Out-of-Pocket Costs
A new Medicare cost-saving rule that was launched late in 2020 will cut payments to hospitals for some surgical procedures and could potentially raise costs for Medicare recipients. According to an article by Susan Jaff ...
How Much Income Do Retirees Actually Have? Is It Enough?
How has the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated concerns among older Americans about maintaining a secure retirement? Social Security alone was never originally intended to be the only source of income in retirement. It is f ...
Q & A: June 2021
Q: I’m turning 65 later this year. I currently receive my healthcare insurance through my wife’s employer. How does Medicare work with this insurance? May I delay enrolling in Medicare? A: This is a great questio ...
Q & A: April/May 2021
Does Medicare Cover Eyeglasses? Q: Does Medicare provide coverage for eye care services or eyeglasses? A: Medicare pays for a wide range of services including many preventive benefits, but routine eye care is no ...
Ask the Advisor: April/May 2021
I’ve Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19. What Can I Safely Do? Q: I recently got vaccinated for COVID-19. I’m ready to start more activities but what can I safely do? Is it safe to go to the dentist? Is it OK to vac ...
Best Ways to Save: April/May 2021
Gardening Past 70— Try “No Dig” Garden Techniques Mary Johnson, editor Scientists are discovering that gardening is an excellent source of moderate to intense physical exercise that can help you lose weight and sta ...
Congressional Corner: Rebuilding the Economy Needs to Include Mobility for Senior Citizens
By Representative Jacob Auchincloss (MA-4) The COVID-19 pandemic has kept families apart and devastated our economy. Senior Citizens in particular have felt the impact of not being able to see loved ones, needing to ...
Legislative Update: April/May 2021
Here’s the Place to Start Strengthening Social Security Funding and Benefits Shannon Benton, Executive Director Can we strengthen Social Security’s financing in such a way that we can also provide a modest boost in ...
Benefit Bulletin: April/May 2021
What To Do When The Doctor Recommends A Budget Busting Drug Rick Delaney, Chairman of the Board Recently we received the following: My doctor wants to put me on a new medication for my rheumatoid arthritis, but my ...
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