When the time comes to enroll in Medicare, you face the fundamental question: Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage? If you are new to the topic or need a refresher, Original Medicare is federally run and includes Part A (Hospitalization), Part B (Medical Insurance) and Part D (Drug Plan). Medicare Advantage is private insurance that is […]
Recycling: It’s a “Sound” Practice
We know firsthand about the importance of your overall health and its impact on health insurance coverage options and costs. One thing we can all do to contribute to community well-being is to keep our Connecticut shoreline a clean place to enjoy recreation, exercise and uphold our mental health by being outside and with others. […]
More Medicare Screening News
In the April 2022 edition of The Compass, we shared news about expanded coverage for lung cancer screenings. In July 2022, however, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not support coverage of Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC), an alternative tool to screen for colorectal cancer. (If you’re interested, read about the decision here.) The […]
Medicare Education is the Key: New Report Reveals Major Gaps in Medicare Comprehension Among Seniors
Distressingly, a recent study by a national healthcare consultancy of over 1,100 individuals aged 64 and older determined that for older Americans there is “widespread confusion and overwhelming enrollment challenges”1 surrounding Medicare. Unfortunately, this means that many Medicare-eligible Americans are selecting plans that do not meet their current and evolving healthcare coverage needs. This research […]
More Medicare Screening News
In the April edition of The Compass, we shared news about expanded coverage for lung cancer screenings. In July, however, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not support coverage of Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC), an alternative tool to screen for colorectal cancer. (If you’re interested, read about the decision here.) The real reason […]