Senior Living Blog
National Slam the Scam Day
National Slam the Scam Day: Protect Yourself from Fraud on March 7 Every year on March 7, the United States observes National Slam the Scam Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness about scams and empowering people to protect themselves from fraudulent schemes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) goal […]
February 21, 2025
How do I pay my Medicare Premium?
How to Pay Part A & Part B Premiums Paying your Medicare premiums on time is essential to maintaining your coverage. Most people have their Medicare Part B premiums deducted automatically from their Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefit payments. However, if you receive a bill instead, it’s important to understand the payment process […]
January 28, 2025
Can IRMAA be appealed?
What Is IRMAA? IRMAA is an additional charge applied to your Part B and/or Part D premium if your income exceeds a certain threshold. The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines whether you owe IRMAA based on your IRS tax return from two years prior. For example, your 2026 IRMAA would be based on your 2024 […]
January 27, 2025
IRMAA – Medicare Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts
Medicare Part B Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts Since 2007, a beneficiary’s Part B monthly premium has been based on his or her income. These income-related monthly adjustment amounts affect roughly 8% of people with Medicare Part B. The 2025 Part B total premiums for high-income beneficiaries with full Part B coverage are shown in the […]
January 17, 2025
Why Hospitals Charge Private Insurance Companies More Than Medicare Advantage Plans
Differences Revealed: Why Hospitals Charge Private Insurance Companies More Than Medicare Advantage Plans In the United States, paying for health care has always been a complicated and controversial subject. One of the most interesting things about this complicated system is that hospitals often charge private insurance companies more than they charge Medicare Advantage plans. This […]
August 18, 2023
Are Medicare Advantage Plans Good?
Medicare is a government-sponsored health insurance program in the United States that provides coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. The program consists of several parts, each with its own coverage and benefits. Among these parts, Medicare Advantage plans have gained significant popularity and debate. In this […]
July 27, 2023
How safe are statins for older men?
Statins are a type of medication used to decrease cholesterol levels. They are one of the most often prescribed medications worldwide, and are frequently used to prevent heart disease. The use of statins in older men who have never been diagnosed with heart disease, on the other hand, is debatable. There is limited evidence that […]
April 19, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare Prescription Drugs
On Aug. 12, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) passed the U.S. House by a vote of 220-207, and President Biden is expected to sign it into law. First passed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 7, the $740 billion budget reconciliation package includes policies on Medicare drug pricing, Affordable Care Act (ACA) […]
August 30, 2022
911 emergency medical system in US ‘at a breaking point,’ ambulance group says
With the Covid-19 surge straining America’s health care system, the 911 emergency call system has been stretched to “the breaking point,” the American Ambulance Association says. Ambulance services are critical in getting sick patients to hospitals for care, and the American Ambulance Association, which represents all of the nation’s ambulance services, said they are struggling to stay […]
December 8, 2020
Why are telehealth companies treating healthcare like the gig economy?
Telehealth has taken off. Spurred by the pandemic, many doctors in the U.S. now offer online appointments, and many patients are familiar with getting live medical advice over the internet. Given the obvious benefits, many experts have concluded that telehealth is here to stay. “It’s taken this crisis to push us to a new frontier,” […]
December 2, 2020