Older adults can follow a few simple tips to avoid uncovered expenses in the upcoming year. With Medicare open enrollment beginning Oct. 15, now is the time to start preparing for future health care needs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130710/CG45364LOGO-b) Frank Nelson, program manager at the Central Coast Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, regularly educates Medicare beneficiaries…
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The Benefits of Medicare Advantage
Dr. Amir Bacchus The annual election period during which seniors can enroll in Medicare Advantage plans began on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this open enrollment period, many of Nevada’s senior citizens will assess their health care needs and weigh their options carefully to determine whether a Medicare Advantage plan is right for…
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Are Expected, Allsup Explains
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Changes Are Expected, Allsup Explains New Medicare plan options for 2014 will be available Oct. 15, but Health Insurance Marketplace enrollment could confuse beneficiaries There are only a few weeks before the Medicare annual open enrollment period begins Oct. 15. This year’s Medicare season crosses calendars with the rollout of the…
Columbus Travel Insurance For Senior Citizens by Lee Jacksonlee
Majority of the senior citizens nowadays opt for insurance whenever they plan for any trips, especially when traveling abroad. It does not matter whether they are experienced travelers or have been waiting for the journey of a lifetime, they would still want to have a safe and enjoyable trip. Moreover, senior citizens and the rest…
Medicare and Medicaid For Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
There are two main programs administered by the government that offer benefits to senior citizens – Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is available for all senior citizens age 65 or older. Those under age 65 with certain disabilities may also be eligible for Medicare. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have entered the…
Senior Citizens – If You Cannot Be Your Own Advocate For Your Medications, Get Help! by J Delms
Senior citizens purchase 35-40% of all prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Seniors between the ages of 65-84 take from 14-to-18 prescriptions annually. Up to 25% of these medications are considered unnecessary or inaccurate. The Internet offers numerous articles and other information on how senior citizens can protect themselves from over-medication and other unnecessary treatments. Some…
Health Insurance for Senior Citizens – How to Get the Best Rate by Brian Stevens
As a senior citizen, you may find yourself in a health insurance crisis – no longer covered by an employer’s health insurance policy but needing health insurance more than you ever did before. Of course, Medicare covers some of your medical expenses, but how can you get the best rate on health insurance to cover…
Health Insurance For Senior Citizens – Why Are They So Hard To Insure? by Zandra Jones
Private health insurance for senior citizens is very hard to come by. As you get older, it becomes more prevalent that commercial insurance companies don’t want to cover older Americans. Since the creation of Medicare, there is no incentive to cover senior citizens because most buy into the Medicare system any way. Even though this…
Health Insurance for Senior Citizens – Why Do You Need It? by KV Gopalakrishnan
When you are more than fifty years of age, it is natural that your requirements for medical assistance increases. Periodical visits to Medical centers become important now for safeguarding you from health problems and also for making it possible for you to recoup should you fall ill. Until now, you had been keeping mostly healthy…
Senior Citizen Travel Insurance – Baby Boomer Travelers Need This Protection by Susan Elizabeth
One of the favorite activities of senior citizens and baby boomers is traveling. There are large numbers of travel agencies and tour groups that specialize in providing travel adventures to seniors. And one of the things that is most important when you are a boomer and you are out traveling around the country or the…
Health Insurance – Boon For Senior Citizens by Mike James Soni
Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink! That was how Senior Citizens felt some years ago when the Health Insurance companies were selective to cater to them. With better medical conditions, people are able to live longer and healthier. However, age does bring some health related issues that needs to be taken care…
Know More About Short Term Health Insurance Plans For Senior Citizens by John D. Edwards
Short term insurance has become very popular over the recent years as it is a cheaper and affordable insurance option for many people. When it comes to insurance polices there are many to choose from. There are companies that provide a host of insurance policies and at times it is difficult to choose the ideal…
Senior Citizen Health Insurance – How to Make it Affordable? by Reina Raine
Senior citizen health insurance becomes a necessity as Medicare alone might be insufficient unless you have a good savings plan or 401K during working years. Retirement is a time when you get away from the daily grind and do things that you love to do. However, when you consider the cost of a senior citizen …
Senior Citizen Insurance by Jerry Fatjo
Senior citizen insurance is used by people who are 65 years old or above. The reason why this is a separate category of insurance is because senior citizens tend to have more health related troubles, compared to younger people. Therefore it is important for a senior citizen to find the right type of insurance. They…
Meeting and Socializing Locations For Senior Citizens by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy
As a person working for the welfare of senior citizens I am always interested in meeting several of them in one place. Therefore I used to go to places where they are normally seen in good numbers. I took the help of a web group called sss-global and found out places where I can further…
How to Find a College Grant If You’re a Senior Citizen by Edward J. Woods
The possibility of studying even in old age We all undoubtedly understand the value of quality education especially in this day and age. There is never such a thing as studying enough. There is always something new that one can learn and that is why we are want to find out whether it is possible…
Health Insurance For Senior Citizens by Ram Mohan Susarla
If you are a senior citizen and do not have health insurance, the thought of having to go to an emergency room in case of illness may be troubling you. You should have planned for your retirement but if you did not include the details of having Health Insurance after you retire, you are at…