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So far Erin Martell has created 34 blog entries.

Covered By Your Spouse’s Insurance? You Have 3 Options for Health Care

More seniors than ever are working past 65, and as a result, the healthcare coverage landscape is changing. While many seniors choose to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65, others like their employer-provided plan better. About 26% of the American workforce is between 65 and 74 years old—a trend that isn’t going anywhere. So, [...]

2023-09-07T16:00:24-07:00August 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Covered By Your Spouse’s Insurance? You Have 3 Options for Health Care

The 3 Best Senior-Friendly National Parks

National parks are one of America’s greatest treasures. Whether you’re interested in seeing the red rocks of the sunny southwest, lush deciduous trails in the east, or the vast open plains of the north, there are senior-friendly national parks that have activities for everyone in these enclaves of natural beauty. In fact, there are more [...]

2023-09-07T16:00:15-07:00August 1st, 2023|Senior Travel|Comments Off on The 3 Best Senior-Friendly National Parks

How to Plan Budget Travel for Seniors

With summer just around the corner, you’re probably ready to start making travel plans! From fun in the sun to picnics to visiting new cities, there are plenty of ways to fill your calendar in the summertime.  How Seniors Can Travel on a Budget For seniors on fixed incomes, it may feel like there’s more [...]

2023-07-05T10:59:15-07:00July 1st, 2023|Senior Travel|Comments Off on How to Plan Budget Travel for Seniors

Medicare and Travel Insurance: Planning for Safe Summer Traveling

Summer is almost here—and for many seniors, travel is on the schedule. Fun trips to the beach, family reunions, and restful days outdoors can fill your summer days with fun and laughter.  As much as we hope to avoid dealing with health issues while traveling, they can still arise. So you should know how your [...]

2023-07-05T10:59:25-07:00July 1st, 2023|Senior Travel|Comments Off on Medicare and Travel Insurance: Planning for Safe Summer Traveling

Medicare Service Gone Wrong? When and How to File a Complaint

We all wish the healthcare system was perfect. No one wants to deal with a doctor making the wrong recommendation, unpleasant or unsafe hospital conditions, the wrong prescription, or inappropriate treatment.  Unfortunately, the reality is that these issues do happen. And when they do, you may feel that letting someone know is important. You might [...]

2023-07-18T16:01:28-07:00June 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Medicare Service Gone Wrong? When and How to File a Complaint

Mindset Matters: Seniors With Positive Attitudes Live Better (and You Can Too)

You may have heard, nothing beats a positive attitude. Sure, this sounds cliché, but research shows there is actually some merit to the idea. A positive attitude can’t fix everything. But a sunny disposition can certainly impact your life. One Johns Hopkins study found that, from a group of participants with a family history of [...]

2023-06-22T11:14:13-07:00June 1st, 2023|Senior Health & Wellness|Comments Off on Mindset Matters: Seniors With Positive Attitudes Live Better (and You Can Too)

How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Coverage During Medicaid’s Unwinding Period

During the COVID-19 pandemic, health care was in an obvious crisis. In addition to healthcare workers navigating how to treat patients in overwhelmed hospitals and perform needed operations within the strictures of quarantine, many people found themselves without health insurance and access to care.  In response to the public health emergency, Congress passed the Families [...]

2023-05-04T14:49:58-07:00May 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on How Seniors Can Avoid Losing Coverage During Medicaid’s Unwinding Period

What Seniors Need to Know About the Future of AI

You’ve probably been hearing quite a bit about artificial intelligence, or AI, in the media lately. AI can be a tricky, scary topic because there are so many unknowns right now. And, because the technology can be difficult to explain, understanding what is and isn’t true about AI can be confusing.  At the same time, [...]

2023-05-04T14:47:27-07:00May 1st, 2023|Senior Technology|Comments Off on What Seniors Need to Know About the Future of AI

Will Medicare Cover Your Acupuncture Treatments?

Are you dealing with chronic pain? If so, you likely feel frustrated, angry, and possibly, hopeless. Not to mention the constant discomfort you’re facing can lead to anxiety and depression. Unfortunately, chronic pain keeps many seniors from enjoying their lives to the fullest.  While there’s often not a perfect solution to this problem, there are [...]

2023-05-03T13:01:57-07:00April 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Will Medicare Cover Your Acupuncture Treatments?

Know Your Benefits: The Key Ancillary Services Medicare Covers

Your medical care is comprised of many moving parts, and some aren’t even technically considered medical treatment. They’re actually seen as add-ons called ancillary services. Insurance like Medicare is built to provide healthcare treatment, but sometimes understanding your coverage can be tricky, especially when dealing with these associated resources. For example, say your friend falls [...]

2023-05-03T13:01:27-07:00April 1st, 2023|Senior Health Insurance|Comments Off on Know Your Benefits: The Key Ancillary Services Medicare Covers