Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15
By Sara Duris It is time to review your Medicare coverage and compare your options. Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15 and runs through December 7, 2025. The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP, formerly known as MMAP) offers trained and certified volunteer counselors to assist in looking at health insurance options. Area Agency on […]
Take advantage of free Medicare counseling – Alexandra Newman – Sept. 23, 2023
When I started working at Area Agency on Aging earlier this year, I had very little knowledge about Medicare and Medicaid. I couldn’t even remember the difference between them until someone told me they remember it: We “care” for older adults and we “aid” those who need it. When I learned there was a free, […]
Selecting the right Medicare plan is essential – Aug. 5, 2023 – Sara Duris
Q: My doctor has started charging an additional fee on top of what she used to charge, and Medicare isn’t covering it. Why is this? A: It’s likely your doctor has stopped participating with Medicare. So while she still accepts patients with Medicare, she no longer is accepting “assignment,” that is, the Medicare-approved amount. As […]