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10 Tips for Choosing a Primary Care Doctor
Posted by Medicare Made ClearWho knows you best? Your spouse? Son or daughter? Best friend? If your primary care doctor doesn’t make the list, you could be missing out on one of the most important relationships when it comes to your health and well-being.
Medicare Part C: The Basics
Posted by Medicare Made ClearDo you want extra benefits in addition to the coverage offered by Original Medicare (Parts A and B)—all in one plan?
Turn 65, Retire, Sign Up for Medicare…or Not
Posted by Medicare Made ClearThe popular perception is that your 65th birthday marks the milestone in your life when you hang up your spurs, kick back, and reap the fruits of your labor as you enjoy sunsets from your porch.
5 Tips for Staying Safe in the Summer Heat
Posted by Medicare Made ClearSummer brings sunny days that beckon us outside to play and enjoy. It can also bring periods of high temperatures and high humidity, sending the heat index into dangerous territory. The danger increases with exercise or overexertion. Even a walk, a bike ride or gardening can be risky for some people when it’s too hot.
Should All Men Have Routine PSA Tests for Prostate Cancer?
Posted by Medicare Made ClearAsk ten doctors about the PSA test, and you might get ten different viewpoints. The test can help detect prostate cancer in men, but opinions vary as to who should have it and when.
Down-to-earth Technology Solutions for Safety at Home
Posted by Medicare Made ClearMost people know about personal emergency response systems (PERS), like Life Alert®. Once a PERS is set up, generally all you have to do is push a “call” button to alert medical and other first responders if you need help at home. These systems may offer peace of mind for older adults or people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.
5 Savvy-Shopper Tips to Help You Get the Most from Medicare
Posted by Medicare Made ClearDo you spend your Sunday mornings scouring the newspaper inserts for coupons at the local grocery store? Make it a point to confirm you get all possible discounts when booking hotel reservations? Love getting the senior discount at the movie theater?
Shingles: Should I Get Vaccinated?
Posted by Medicare Made ClearShingles, also referred to as herpes zoster, is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox. Even after the chickenpox is gone, the virus stays inside the body and can “wake up” years later and cause shingles.
Moving and Medicare Parts C & D: Act Fast for a Smooth Transition
Posted by Medicare Made Clear- Enroll in or change your Medicare Advantage plan
- Enroll in or change your Part D drug plan
- Drop your existing Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare
How to Enroll in a New Plan
To make changes to your Medicare Advantage plan or Part D plan, you’ll need to find out what your plan options are in your new area. You can get information about these plans from the Medicare website or the online Medicare Plan Finder tool. You can also learn about a specific plan by calling the customer service number at the private company that offers it.
Women’s Health: 5 Tips for Preventing 3 Top Diseases
Posted by Medicare Made ClearSome diseases don’t fight fair. Why do we say that? Well, some diseases affect women at a higher rate than men. Take, for example, these three:
