Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we …
You know what time it is: it’s the season when the leaves start to fall and goosebumps start to rise the more scared you get. Often, Halloween is known as a fun holiday to dress up and hang out with friends. However, people don’t often talk or think about the negative psychological effects of these …
During a recent discussion with my family doctor about health insurance, one of us lamented the lack of decent coverage and it wasn’t what one would expect. OK, I started it. My primary care provider, who is wonderfully thorough, asked me if there had been any changes in my family medical history over the past …
It’s always nice to see family members helping each other in difficult circumstances. In this case, Medicare insurance was the challenge. A Salem area woman was helping her brother who lives in a neighboring state make decisions about insurance and living arrangements. She made an appointment with a volunteer advisor from Senior Health Insurance Benefits …