5 Tips to Take Care of Our Senior Citizens
Posted: July 6, 2022
5 Tips to Take Care of Our Senior CitizensWe love our seniors and want to take care of them. They deserve our respect and appreciation for all they have done for us. The following are some tips to help improve an older person’s quality of life. Encourage Exercise and Physical Activity Walking, dancing, swimming, ping pong – any activity that gets the body moving – can help older people feel better, mentally, and...
What Is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?
Posted: June 25, 2022
What Is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?A high deductible health plan (HDHP) is a plan with a higher deductible than traditional health insurance. The premiums may be lower, but you have to meet a higher deductible (payout of pocket for more health care costs) before your coverage kicks in. An HDHP is often combined with a health savings account (HSA), which allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for...
Social Security vs. Medicare
Posted: June 21, 2022
Social Security vs. MedicareSocial Security and Medicare are related. Many seniors begin receiving benefits from both at approximately the same time. However, they are two different programs administered by other federal agencies, which provide different benefits to older adults. What Is Social Security? Social Security was created to promote the economic security of Americans. It is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and designed to pay continuing...
8 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know Before Choosing a Plan
Posted: June 10, 2022
8 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know Before Choosing a PlanWhen shopping for a health insurance plan, it is important to understand the language. Like any specialized subject, health insurance has its own terminology. Learning what the terms mean makes it possible to understand the costs and benefits of any given plan and how it compares to others. You need to know the following eight terms before choosing a health insurance plan. Deductible A deductible...
How to Avoid Medicare Penalties
Posted: June 6, 2022
How to Avoid Medicare PenaltiesMedicare charges late enrollment penalties that take some people by surprise. These penalties are designed to discourage older Americans from passing up Medicare coverage and possibly incurring high medical bills down the road. Take steps to avoid these penalties, so you do not have to pay higher Medicare premiums. What Penalties Does Medicare Impose? You end up paying more for Medicare if you enroll late...