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Medicare Star Ratings and Why They Are Important

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

When choosing a Medicare plan, one important attribute to consider is a "Star Rating." The overall Star Rating gives a ranking of the Medicare plan's quality and performance for the types of services that each plan offers. A higher Star Rating typically indicates a higher level of performance and ...

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Understanding Medicare Vaccine Coverage: What’s Included, from Flu to RSV

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Have you mastered your Medicare coverage, or are you still trying to figure out the specifics of what's covered and what's not? If you're wondering how various vaccines are covered by your Medicare, then you've come to the right place. In this blog, we'll explain which vaccinations are covered by ...

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Does Medicare Cover Nursing Homes?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Planning for nursing home care can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to understand how Medicare fits into the picture. Whether you're planning for the future for yourself or navigating options for a loved one, you'll need to know what Medicare covers and, just as importantly, what it ...

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Does My Medicare Plan Cover a Fitness Membership?

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Staying active as we age is essential for a long and healthy life. If you’ve been looking to maintain your health and energy levels as you get older, you may be wondering if Medicare can help. The good news is that many Medicare plans actually cover gym and fitness memberships at no extra cost! In ...

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Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025

Blog Author: John Demko

What do Medicare Advantage plans, also known as Part C, have in store for 2025?

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Why Medicare Education Matters for Making Informed Choices

Blog Author: John Demko

As you near the highly anticipated age of 65 years old, the excitement of joining Medicare can be overwhelming. Understanding Medicare coverage and the various plan options can be time-consuming and a lot of information for anyone to process. There are countless complexities, numerous nuances, and ...

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5 Tips to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Blog Author: Marcia Pruitt

Caregiver burnout is real. Just like workers lose energy at their jobs or parents lose energy around their kids or spouses, caregivers can easily feel burnt out constantly being “on” and focusing all their energy on someone else. To alleviate these feelings, it’s important to get a little you-time ...

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Alternative Health Care Coverage with Medicare

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Alternative health care options like acupuncture, supplements, and therapeutic massage are becoming increasingly popular. With this growing interest, many find themselves wondering if Medicare covers these alternative healthcare treatments. Our licensed agents, who specialize in Medicare coverage, ...

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Does Medicare Cover Eyeglasses and Vision Care?

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

Do you foresee a new pair of glasses in your future? Maybe your current ones are barely staying together or perhaps you’re finally ready to admit that squinting at the TV isn’t as effective as it used to be. But before you run off to try on a dozen pairs of trendy frames, you’re probably wondering ...