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Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Cards

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

Why Are There New Medicare Cards? Medicare has issued new cards to take safety precautions to protect your identity. Before April 2018, your Medicare number was based on a Social Security number. However, this updated Medicare card gives you a new Medicare number that is not based on your Social ...

3 Reasons Why to Choose a Medicare Advantage Plan

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

What is a Medicare Advantage Plan? A Medicare Advantage Plan provides coverage through private insurance companies instead of through government provided Medicare services. These private insurance companies provide all of the benefits of a Part A Plan, a Part B Plan, and in most cases, a Part D ...

How to Control Your Blood Pressure [Infographic]

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

6 Exercises for Limited Mobility

Blog Author: TCU Author

Stretching and exercising are one of the best keys to increasing your mobility, building up stamina, and preventing diseases. We have found some invaluable exercises that can become part of your daily routine.

Diabetes and Medicare: What’s Covered?

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

Many people who are enrolled in Medicare have questions on how diabetic self-testing equipment and supplies are covered. Blood sugar (also called blood glucose) self-testing equipment and supplies are covered as durable medical equipment (DME) for all people with Medicare Part B who have diabetes, ...

Does Medicare Cover Nursing Facilities?

Blog Author: John Demko

Are you wondering if Medicare will pay for nursing facility care? We are here to clear up any confusion and explain what requirements must be passed in order to receive nursing care cost assistance from Medicare and what exact nursing care can be provided by Medicare.

Twin City Underwriters Turns 50!

Blog Author: Todd Lewison

Happy birthday to us, happy birthday to us: Twin City Underwriters (TCU) just celebrated their 50th anniversary helping people make Medicare decisions.

5 Outdoor Exercises for Seniors

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

Now that the sun is shining and summer is right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to venture outside. Take your exercise routine from indoors to outdoors with these simple and effective exercises for seniors.

Heart Attack Signs in Men and Women: How They Differ

Blog Author: John Demko

Thanks to movies, we all know the telltale signs of heart attack: sudden arm pain and chest pressure. But for most people, these aren’t the symptoms they experience. Often, the signs are a lot more subtle.