My Medicare Matters: Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
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
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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)
Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital, limited skilled nursing facility, and some home health care services. The Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible is $1,484
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Region 3B Area Agency on Aging, DBA CareWell Services Southwest, is seeking input from the public about the needs of and available services for seniors in Barry and Calhoun counties as a part of its FY 2024-2025 Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) with the Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports, Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration, MDHHS. All interested parties are invited to provide input into the development of the AIP at the following public hearings.