Everything You Need To Know About Medicare, In 13 Minutes
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that was created in 1965 to provide health coverage for people over 65 years old and those with certain disabilities. It is funded by taxes and premiums paid by beneficiaries. There are four parts of Medicare: Part A: Hospital Insurance – covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility […]
Four Things Seniors Need to Know About Dental Coverage
By Dr. John Yamamoto, Dental Director of Clinical Innovations, Humana There are far more benefits to healthy teeth and gums than a bright smile. In fact, your oral health greatly impacts your overall health, and that’s especially true for seniors. Gum disease affects over two-thirds of adults aged 65 years and older, according to the Centers for […]
Seniors Saving Nearly $2,000 Annually with Medicare Advantage
Medicare’s open enrollment period ends on December 7, and an estimated 31.8 million seniors and Americans with disabilities will choose a Medicare Advantage plan for their health coverage in the coming year, according to data from the federal government. What is Medicare Advantage? For Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, it is an increasingly popular health coverage option within the Medicare […]
Medicare Advantage Market Outlook
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a type of health insurance plan offered by private companies that contracts with Medicare to provide beneficiaries with all their Part A and Part B benefits. In recent years, the Medicare Advantage market has been growing rapidly, and it is expected to continue to do so […]