The Corona Virus and the Elderly When it comes to COVID-19, older people are especially vulnerable to severe illness. Research is showing that adults 60 and older, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe, even
From the years 2017 to 2018, the number of uninsured people increased by almost half a million. This comes out to 27.9 million non elderly individuals who lack health insurance in this country. Frankly, that number is far too high. One health emergency, such as a broken arm or an unexpected surgery, could send people into
The Corona Virus and You! What Now? EVERY DAY FOR WEEKS You cannot turn on the television or listen to the radio, or engage in a conversation that doesn’t revolve almost exclusively around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is a very unsettling feeling, and quite awe-inspiring
Corona -Virus You’ve likely heard about the Coronavirus in the news. We know you may have questions about this, so we wanted to help answer them. First, know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the risk in the U.S. is still low. While there’s no vaccine for the coronavirus (COVID-19), there
What is Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes can affect all people, regardless of age. Early symptoms of type 2 diabetes may be missed, so those affected may not even know they have the condition. An estimated one out of every three people within the early stages of type 2 diabetes are not aware
Stress has always been a part of our lives. In this hectic time, people lead an increasingly stressful life. Experts state that a little stress can be good; it keeps you sharp and ready to move forward and is sometimes vital for achieving optimum performance. However, medical research has determined that prolonged stress is
Why are Drug Costs Are So Difficult To Bring Down ? AARP launched its “Stop Rx Greed ” campaign to lower drug prices. The message is that Americans are spending an excessive amount on prescription drugs, the cost of which likely topped $330 billion in 2018. By comparison, the highly lucrative NFL generated less
How to Try to Avoid the Donut Hole Did you or someone you know fall into the Medicare Part D “donut hole” this year? The donut hole, or Part D coverage gap, occurs when a person reaches a certain spending limit for their medications ($3,820 in 2019), and must pay more of the costs after crossing that threshold
1. Discounts When Eating Out If you don’t feel like cooking be sure to turn to these places for good senior dining deals. Keep in mind that deals may vary at participating locations and can change without notice. McDonald’s: discounts on coffee and beverages (55+) Wendy’s: get free coffee or other discounts depending on location
Whether you already have a will or have yet to begin creating one, it’s important to be proactive about estate planning by covering a few basics in writing. To get started, resolve to tackle the following tasks this year. Step 1: Assign a health care power of attorney. Anyone can suddenly have an accident or
The Affordable Care Act & Medicare Top 5 things to know about the health care law if you have Medicare: Your Medicare coverage is protected. Medicare isn’t part of the Health Insurance Marketplace established by the health care law, so you don’t have to replace your Medicare coverage with Marketplace coverage. No matter how you get
Covered Ca. Open enrollment ends 4/15/14 if you use a certified Insurance agent. Applications received by the April 15, will be effective May 1. You could be eligible for a substantial subsidy ! Call 877-777-7055 Penalties will be assessed after May 1. If you still Need Health Insurance I represent the Covered CA health exchange as
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