By Karen Courtney, Director of Programs Farewell and good riddance! Starting in 2025, the Inflation Reduction Act eliminates the coverage gap (which is otherwise referred
By Kim Smallcombe, CHW, MMAP Regional/Program Coordinator, CareWell Services SW The SMP is a national program to help Medicare recipients prevent, detect and report healthcare
Elder Abuse remains a serious public health problem in the United States. Per a recent MDHHS MiHealthLink newsletter, 1 in 10 Americans age 60+ have
Did you know you are able to receive many FREE preventive services through your Medicare? Preventive services are provided without charging your annual part B
Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) is extra insurance you can buy from a private company that helps pay your share of costs in Original Medicare. You
You may have heard that Medigap companies are raising their premium rates. Most plans use “attained age” pricing tiers–as you age, your premium prices increase.
Do you know the differences between a Medigap Medicare Supplemental Insurance and Medicare Advantage Insurance? Page 5 of your annual Medicare and You Handbook has
If you have BOTH Medicare and full Medicaid with no spend down, you are considered a “dual eligible” beneficiary. Dual Eligible beneficiaries in several Michigan
The annual Part D Deductible for 2022 may be as high as $480 for some Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage with Part D drug
Even if you have insurance coverage through current employment, you may still need to make some important Medicare enrollment decisions about Part A (Hospital Insurance)
Meeting will be held at:
CareWell Services Southwest
200 W Michigan Ave., Suite 102
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(800) 626-6719
The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs through December 7. During this time, Michigan seniors make important decisions about their health insurance and prescription drug coverage.
Medicare scams and high-pressure sales tactics are common during this time.
Avoid Medicare scams using these tips: