Health Care

Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax, or by Mail 

October 17, 2024 • By

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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is underway through December 7. This is an annual opportunity for people with Medicare to review their coverage and, if needed, make changes to their plans. If you already have Medicare Part A and want to sign up for Part B, you don’t have to wait for open enrollment. (Learn more […]

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Celebrate Medicare’s Anniversary With Greater Access to “Extra Help” With Prescription Costs

July 30, 2024 • By

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On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation that created Medicare and Medicaid. At his side was former President Harry Truman, a champion of national health insurance. Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and people with disabilities and kidney disease. Medicaid is health coverage for people […]

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Government Programs for Children With Special Needs

July 22, 2024 • By

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For parents of a child with special needs, providing the support and resources their child requires can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, there is help. Let’s explore the most popular government programs available. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) SSI provides payments to adults and children who have disabilities or blindness. SSI helps families with limited income and resources […]

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