The Shingles Vaccine What is shingles? Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus. When first infected with varicella-zoster, individuals will first experience chickenpox. Afterwards, the virus will...

Annual Physical vs Annual Wellness Visit Annual checkups with your primary care provider (aka PCP) are vital to identifying and preventing potential health problems. It is also a perfect time...

Protecting Your Skin From UV Light UV light is the main culprit for the skin cancers that 9,500 Americans are diagnosed with every day. The most common forms of skin...

History of Medicare This month we are not only celebrating Independence Day, but also the 55th Anniversary of Medicare! Prior to 1965 when Medicare began, most private healthinsurers either did...

Will Medicare Cover Alzheimer’s Related Expenses? The key to fighting Alzheimer’s and dementia is early and accurate detection. An Annual Wellness Visit and Health Risk Assessment with your primary care...

Cardiovascular Damage from Diabetes Increases Your Risk of Alzheimer’s June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month designed to promote education of these conditions and funding for research, as there is...

Underwriting is a process used by a company providing a service to determine the amount of risk at stake for providing you (or a group of individuals) insurance, loans, or...

With many states currently under “stay at home” orders, it has become difficult or even impossible to do your normal work-out. But with states considering re-opening, you should consider the...

When can I apply for Medicare Supplements? You can enroll in a new plan at any time during the year! However, you do have to go through underwriting and your...

Medicare: Observation vs Admitted Knowing if you are admitted to the hospital or if you are under observation could be the difference of a few thousand in savings. One would assume...