by lshank | Apr 10, 2015 | Aging, Blog, boomers, Medicare, planning
Ten thousand people each day are turning 65 in this country. The majority of them have one thing in common; uncertainty and confusion about how Medicare works. The good news is, there are some basics that can help you sort out your options and set up a timeline of...
by lshank | Jan 13, 2014 | Blog, hospitalization, Medicare
I always try to warn new Medicare beneficiaries about the implication of being under observation versus being an inpatient when you are hospitalized. See the video that I received from the Center for Medicare Advocacy that tells one woman’s story. As this video...
by lshank | Jul 4, 2013 | Aging, Blog, Medicare, planning
People with Original Medicare get a statement in the mail every 3 months for their Medicare Part A and Part B-covered services. This is called a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN). (Medicare loves acronyms!) The MSN shows all your services or supplies that providers and...
by lshank | Apr 15, 2013 | Blog, Medicare
As President Obama rolls out his budget this week we will be keeping our eye on articles outlining proposed changes to Medicare. Recently I read an article talking about merging Part A and Part B of Medicare. This would create an opportunity to move more...
by lshank | Nov 17, 2011 | assisted living, Blog, planning
Many of us have made the transition from living at home to life in an assisted living. Many of us are looking at helping a relative or friend begin to look at assisted living. Here are 10 tips to consider: NEVER make an appointment to tour an...
