Your Guide to Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Posted: January 6, 2025
In addition to helping to maintain our health as we age, having a reliable healthcare insurance plan also provides real peace of mind. As a Medicare Advantage enrollee, you may know that it offers additional benefits not available with traditional Medicare, such as vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage. As we welcome the new year, a new enrollment period begins. When Is Medicare Advantage Open...
4 Ways to Make MLK Day a Day “On” Instead of a Day Off
Posted: January 1, 2025
Dr. Martin Luther King was a legendary figure in civil rights history. His life marked a turning point toward greater inclusion, tolerance, and unity in our country. His work is commemorated each year on the third Monday of January. MLK Day is the only federal holiday observed as a day of service to others. Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is,...
Mental Health & Oral Health: Examining the Connections
Posted: December 25, 2024
Your emotional state has an impact on how you dress and take care of yourself. If you’re feeling blue, you’re more likely to neglect self-care, such as brushing or washing your teeth. If one were to visit an institution and examine the inmates’ oral health, one would likely find some pretty shocking conditions. But what about the everyday person? Is there a connection between the...
What to Do if You Missed Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted: December 21, 2024
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), or Medicare Open Enrollment Period, offers beneficiaries a once-a-year opportunity to change their health coverage. If you missed it, don’t panic. There are still options. Here are the key dates and periods to remember to sign up at the next convenient time. Winter Enrollment The annual open Medicare enrollment period is always in the winter. By signing up for Medicare...
6 Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress & Calm Your Mind
Posted: December 10, 2024
The holidays bring joy, celebrations, travel, and gatherings of friends and family. For many of us, the holidays are times of extreme stress. The holidays prove to be unhealthy for you physically or mentally. Here are a few tips to keep your stress low and your mind calm during the festive season. 1. Stick to a Budget We know that buying “the best” gift for...