With COVID Travel Restrictions easing up around the world in the coming weeks, the eager to travel senior population should check their Medicare coverage before hitting the road For COVID-vaccinated individuals in the 65-and-over crowd, hitting the road (or sky) may become more alluring than it’s been in a very long time. Be sure to […]
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SILVERSNEAKERS ZERO-COST STEPS KIT Don’t miss your workouts, you can exercise at home! SilverSneakers members can order a fitness kit for home use at $0 cost once per year. Exercise can help you feel younger and live a healthier life. SilverSneakers Steps can help you get the activity […]
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On behalf of everyone at Terri Yurek Insurance Services, our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19—this includes not only those diagnosed with the virus, but also their friends and family, those whose jobs and schools have been impacted and so many more. Our focus is, as always, on the health and safety […]
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As President Elect of the San Diego Association of Health Underwriters (SDAHU), I feel a responsibility to share key industry updates with the general public that would not normally be published in the daily news. Those of us who are involved in this organization share a vision of changing the world by taking pride in […]
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Dr. David Flamenco’s passion for dentistry began at the young age of 13 years old working in his father’s dental laboratory. Since then he has continued to advance in his knowledge of cosmetic dentistry. Helix Dental incorporates the latest and most advanced digital dental technology into its practice. A family style work ethic is what […]
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Feb
In October 2019, Medicare redesigned their online Plan Finder tool claiming it was easier than ever to compare coverage options, shop for plans and help consumers feel more confident in their plan choices. They also enlarged the “Enroll” button so browsers wouldn’t have any problem navigating the site and promptly enrolling in a plan that […]
Community
Your Top Excuses for Not Using your Fitness Membership Make Yourself Stronger Than Your Excuses!
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January 1, 2020: “This year is going to be my year” you said to yourself. You recently signed up for a new fitness membership or better yet, you enrolled in a Medicare health plan that offers this benefit and costs you $0, so you told yourself that in 2020 you are going to lose those […]
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On November 6, 2019 the Internal Revenue Service announced that the inflation-adjusted contribution limit for medical flexible spending accounts, including limited purpose (FSAs), will go up by $50 to $2750 for plans starting on or after January 1, 2020. The contribution limit for dependent care FSAs (DCA) will remain the same for 2020, with an […]
Medicare
Battling the Rising Costs of the Medicare Part D Drug Program and 4-Strategies to Save Money
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Medicare coverage for your health care needs is a magnificent program, yet medication costs can still be staggering for seniors who need prescription drugs that either aren’t covered by their Medicare Part D plan or are still prohibitively expensive despite their coverage. In this blog, I am going to share ideas on the various ways […]
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2020 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles On November 8, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, […]