Posts Tagged Medicare Coverage
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Affordable Care Act Does Not Mean Cut Medicare
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor I hear everywhere about the Healthcare Reform law cutting Medicare benefits. Not true... just the opposite. The Affordable Care Act recently ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court actually strengthens Medica...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa HELP SOMEONE THIS MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY January 16 is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day — a national holiday. To some, the day means more than an observance of the birthday of the civil rights leader. It is also a day to be o...
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What’s a Medicare Advantage Plan?
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Medicare Advantage Plans provide an alternative way for people to receive Medicare benefits. This year’s annual enrollment period ends Dec. 7. Medicare beneficiaries wanting to make changes to their Medicare ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa FAST MEDICARE COVERAGE EVEN WHEN YOU’RE NOT RETIRED You’ve made your decision: although you’re eligible to collect Social Security payments, you’re going to keep working and delay receiving your retirement benefits. ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa GETTING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME VERIFICATION IS EASY There are a number of reasons you may need written verification of your Social Security benefit amount. You may need to provide it to an energy assistance program or f...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – Rock Island, IL Office
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office BABY BOOMERS: apply online for medicare This January marks a historic moment: our Nation’s first baby boomers are turning 65. For many baby boomers, it’s time to hit the computer. Even if you have decided to wait unt...
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Genesis Fights Flu With Protection, Prevention And Information
By Craig Cooper Genesis Health System In an average year, 20,000 or more Americans will die from complications related to seasonal influenza.There are several ways to avoid the flu and prevent spread, starting with an annual seasonal flu vaccination. Genesis will provide protection, prevent...
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Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? Ask If You Have Medicare
Information provided by SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program Did you know that even if you stay in the hospital overnight, you might still be considered an outpatient? “We get calls and e-mails from Iowans on Medicare who stay in the hospital overnight, but are billed as outpatie...
