Everything You Need to Know About Your Medicare Card
Posted: February 6, 2023
When you enroll in Medicare, you receive a red, white, and blue Medicare card. This is your main card for Medicare. Keep it safe, whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If you are already receiving Social Security benefits, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare, and your card should arrive in the mail three months before you turn 65. If you are...
Black History Month
Posted: February 1, 2023
February is Black History Month, officially designated as such by every U.S. President since 1976. It is a time for recognizing the significant role African Americans have played in U.S. history and celebrating their achievements. Various organizations join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who have struggled to achieve full citizenship and recognition in the culture. These organizations include: National Endowment for...
How to Understand Your Coverage When You Are Expecting
Posted: January 25, 2023
If you are expecting a baby, you will naturally want to know what your health plan will cover. Under the Affordable Care Act of 2014, maternity coverage must be provided by all health plans offered to individuals, families, and small groups. Coverage is mandatory for pregnancy, labor, delivery, and newborn care. What Changed About Maternity Coverage with the Affordable Care Act? Before the Affordable Care...
5 Common Misconceptions About Medicare
Posted: January 21, 2023
If you are newly eligible for Medicare and navigating the territory for the first time, you know how complicated the subject can be. Although there is an abundance of material out there, it is not always accurate and may only add to the confusion. The following are five common Medicare myths debunked: Medicare Is Part of Social Security This is not correct. Social Security and...
Top Fitness Apps to Jumpstart Your New Year
Posted: December 26, 2022
In today’s world, you have countless fitness options and may not need a gym membership – fitness apps make it possible to work out in the privacy of your own home. We have compiled a list of the best fitness apps to help you start the New Year right! MyFitnessPal: This app tracks what you eat by breaking down the calories and nutrients in different...