Aug 27 2019
The Aging 2.0 Network hosted a presentation on The Future of Aging in Denver last month. Guest speaker Claire Cruse is a gerontologist and health policy manager with the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions in Denver. Her primary research interests are in Medicare, Medicare Advantage, payment reform, post acute care, and the individual health insurance …
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Jul 02 2019
According to the 2018 BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, seniors are less likely to fall for scams overall, but there is one scam that’s aimed right at seniors: free medical equipment. The scam works like this. You get a call saying you quality for a back brace or a knee brace, totally paid for by …
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Jul 02 2019
July 4th brings family and friends together, as well as neighbors, to celebrate that we’re all part of a community. Everyone pitches in, combining their resources — great food, music, and displays — to lift our spirits. Social Security has been helping people maintain their independence for over 80 years. In that time, we’ve made …
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May 28 2019
Have you wondered about estate planning or what happens if you don’t have a will? Are you having problems understanding the alphabet soup of Parts A, B, C and D of Medicare? Do you know an older person who could be at risk of elder fraud? We want to help! The Second Annual Senior Law …
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May 21 2019
Women are often the first line of defense when protecting their family’s health, but in doing so tend to put their concerns on the back burner. These quick tips can help keep you happy and healthy as you juggle your everyday responsibilities. 1. Get breast cancer screenings every 1 – 2 years. One in 8 …
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Apr 16 2019
People with diabetes may have heard that carbohydrates aren’t good for them. However, many carbohydrates provide vitamins, minerals, and nutrients for the body, and can be part of a healthful diet for people with or without diabetes. If you need help choosing foods that will support your health goals, Medicare can help. Medicare covers medical …
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Apr 09 2019
Social Security plays an especially important role in providing economic security for women. In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. But, women face greater economic challenges in retirement; • tend to live longer than men. …
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Feb 02 2019
Proposes Changes to Antiquated Drug Pricing System – Eliminates Middlemen – Passes Discounts to Patients WASHINGTON, DC – Feb. 1 2019 – President Trump made good on his campaign promise to address the issue of skyrocketing prescription drug prices with decisive action yesterday by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Inspector General Daniel …
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Nov 27 2018
As I meet with Medicare age people, one of the main concerns is their Prescription Drug Coverage. There are concerns of high monthly premiums, meeting the deductible, expensive co-pays, Part D Penalty and the infamous “donut-hole”. If you are struggling to understand or make sense of all of this, you are certainly not alone. There …
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Oct 08 2018
Recently, there has been an uptick in reports of scam calls claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. During these calls the scammer tells their potential victim that they will not be receiving their Social Security check because they have been “blacklisted” or they are in trouble with the authorities. We believe one of …
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Sep 18 2018
Help ensure your journey is enjoyable, worry free and safe Summer vacations are the norm for full-fledged families with work and school schedules, but retirees prefer the leisurely, less costly pace of off-season escapes, says Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens. Thus, he says, the start of the peak travel season …
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Apr 10 2018
New Medicare cards will be sent to recipients between April 2018 to April 2019, says AMAC ‘It won’t be a foolproof precaution, but it will go a long way toward protecting your identities’ Medicare has long been a lucrative target for fraudsters. In fact, Medicare fraud costs taxpayers tens of billions of dollars each year. …
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