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Top Changes to Know about Social Security in 2020
Social Security has updates and changes every year. Make sure that you are educated on the changes to Social Security […]
USDA Change Could Cut Food Stamps for 600,000 Seniors
More than 600,000 seniors could lose their eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, with […]
Early Signs of Dementia to Monitor
Starting around 50 years old, it is fairly common to have a hard time remembering things or figuring out the […]
New Bill Could Allow You to See a Psychiatrist at Home
A bill that little is known about in the home health care world was recently marked up by the United […]
Food Insecurity for American Seniors: Bad, and Getting Worse
Nearly 10 percent of American seniors struggle with being able to afford enough food, also known as food insecurity. A […]
The Do Not Call List Won’t Stop Robocalls. Here’s How.
The “Do Not Call” registry (or do not call list) was established in 2003 with the goal to stop companies from […]
Medicare Now Covers FreeStyle Libre for People with Diabetes
Before 2018, Medicare did not cover continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) that worked with smartphones to collect and share diabetes data. […]
Medicare Advantage Plans to Offer Non-Medical Benefits in 2020
Open enrollment is upon us. You have until December 7 to decide if you want to keep your Medicare plans […]
SSA Announces Social Security Increase for 2020
This article was updated November 15, 2019. Good news for Social Security beneficiaries! The Social Security increase for 2020 […]
The Retirement Crisis: American Seniors Can’t Afford To Retire
Around 10,000 people are turning 65 every day, and more than half of them can’t afford to comfortably retire. In […]
A Computer Program Could Determine Your Medicare Coverage Beginning in 2020
Diagnostic imaging (like MRI and CT scans) are notoriously expensive, ranging between $400 to $3,500. For this reason, Congress passed […]