There are problems looming with Medicare and the payments made to doctors.  This will affect your elders and you. Read more here at TKP, Continue reading “Doctors facing Medicare cuts” »

Either you or an elder you know is going to be affected by new changes in Medicare.  A critical date, December 7th is a deadline to be aware of.  Take the time, learn more. Continue reading “New Medicare changes, Dec 7th deadline date looms, learn more.” »

There are several changes to Medicare for 2012 that you should know about.

Once a year there is an opportunity to change Medicare Plans.  The Open Enrollment dates are earlier Continue reading “Medicare – changes for 2012 Remind your Elders” »

There is going to be a moderate increase in the amount Soc Sec recipients recieve each month this Cost of Living Adjustment will help offset the rising costs of ~ everything for Elders and others, most of whom, rely on Soc Sec as main source of income.  How does this get paid for?  Continue reading “Social Security to get moderate increase” »

OK – so the healthcare companies want to see drastic modifications to our Medicare system.  Is that bad? I suspect we all realize there are “layers of fat” that could be trimmed, saving billions but what is the best way to go about this? Continue reading “Overhaul Medicare? What do you think?” »

 The solvency of Social Security and Medicare is a highly discussed topic right now and is a issue that will affect you and your family.  Continue reading “Are Medicare and Soc Sec solvent? For how long?” »

How does this Donut Hole really work?

This question gets raised often when the subject of Medicare is discussed.  Part D is the prescription drug plan.  Some of the prescription drug costs are covered up to a point.  Then things will change as you will read here.

The Coverage Gap or Donut Hole (or Doughnut Hole) has caused a considerable amount of confusion for many people and has even surprised seniors Continue reading “That darn Donut Hole in the Medicare Part D” »