Everyday Fundamentals
Check back often as we find, review and organize the latest updates, tips, and insights on health, Medicare, other insurance products, wellness, exercise and safety articles from across the web and bring them directly to you in one, simple, easy-to-read digest.
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Turning 65 soon?
You have options and a $0 premium Medicare Advantage plan can sound appealing, but there is more to consider than the monthly premium. While some plans may have no monthly premium, other costs and coverage details can still impact your overall healthcare expenses.
Preventing Falls: Top Balance and Strength Exercises to Improve Stability
Falls can happen to anyone, but the risk increases as we age or experience changes in strength, balance, or mobility. The encouraging news is that many falls are preventable with the right approach.
Military retirees; understand the transition from TRICARE to TRICARE For Life!
When a military retiree turns 65, standard TRICARE ends on the last day of the prior month and automatically transitions into TRICARE For Life (TFL), which requires enrollment in both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Life Insurance Awareness
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, if you have loved ones who depend on you for support — financial or otherwise — buying life insurance is one of the best ways to help ensure they're provided for.
$1,200 government food card if you have Medicare!
These viral advertisements claiming a universal $1,200 government food card for all seniors on Medicare are false and misleading. Yes, it falls into that category of “if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.”