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October 05, 2021
Medicare Advantage 101
What is a Medicare Advantage Plan? A Medicare Advantage plan, sometimes called a Part C plan, is a health plan offered by a private insurer like CDPHP® to provide Medicare Part A coverage (inpatient hospital visits, skilled nursing facility stays, home health care visits, hospice care) and Part B coverage (doctor visits, outpatient services, preventive…
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May 27, 2019
Understanding Medicare Part D
Medicare plans include a standard level of coverage, and that goes for prescription drug coverage, too. Every Medicare Advantage plan must cover all services available with Original Medicare coverage.
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October 03, 2016
Two Important Documents Medicare Members Must Read
Medicare members should pay attention to their mailbox come fall. Two important documents will arrive as the leaves begin to change – the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC). These documents are crucial to your Medicare planning and can help you ensure you receive coverage that fits your needs.
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January 13, 2015
Stay Connected, Stay Upbeat
Older adults are prone to feeling lonely and isolated. If you are feeling down, maybe it’s time to step up your use of modern communication technology that keeps you in touch with others.
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December 05, 2014
Signing Up for Medicare
You might not consider 65 a “big” birthday, but it is. If you’re approaching your 65th, it’s time to start thinking about applying for Medicare.
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October 23, 2014
A Can’t-Miss Event for Local Seniors
Now in its 23rd year, the annual Capital Region Senior Expo is organized by Senior Services of Albany and is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 24 on the lower level of Crossgates Mall in Albany.
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