Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the United States? Make sure you’re doing everything you can to prevent it, including getting help from Medicare. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age…
Every year, more Americans are diagnosed with osteoporosis—a disease that causes bones to weaken and become more likely to break. You may not know that you have this “silent” disease until your bones are so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes your wrist to break or your hip to fracture. Learn the…
Have you ever put off doing something and later wished you’d just gotten it over with? If you’re a man with Medicare, now’s the time to talk with your doctor about getting screened for prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, or both. Screening tests can find cancer early, when treatment works best. Don’t put off screenings if you’re worried…
If you’re planning a vacation abroad this summer, you already know that there’s a lot to do before you leave. There are suitcases to pack, an itinerary to plan, and perhaps a passport to renew. We want you to have the most relaxing vacation possible, so before you go don’t forget to: Look into Medicare…
Fight health care fraud: guard your Medicare number! The next Medicare Open Enrollment season (October 15 to December 7) is almost here, which means fraudsters and identity thieves will increase their efforts to get and abuse Medicare numbers from people like you. Fortunately, there are many measures you can take to fight health care fraud:…
Yes, FINALLY, we will be issued new Medicare cards with NEW Medicare numbers! No more Social Security numbers on our cards! They will start rolling these new cards out starting in April 2018 and this will continue through April 2018. BEWARE!!! A friendly warning to ALL Medicare Beneficiaries; THE PHONE SCAMS ARE COMING!! Yes, the…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the 2018 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Let’s start with some good news! The standard rate for your Part B Premium will remain the same this year at $134 per month. ALSO, the Part B Deductible…
As many of you may already know by now, Medicare is finally removing social security numbers from Medicare cards! Your Medicare coverage and benefits will stay the same and continue without interruption. The only thing that will change is your card. The change is to help protect your personal identity. The new cards will be…
