By Colleen Morrissey Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides vital coverage for millions of Americans age 65-and-up. But unfortunately there’s a widespread misconception that it provides comprehensive coverage. “Medicare coverage can be […]
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A hospital to home program that helps patients avoid unnecessary readmissions is set to expand in 2017. Launched in 2012, the Hospital to Home program is a partnership between Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES), Mystic Valley […]
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The future of Medicare, Medicaid and other government programs was the central topic of a recent Q&A session moderated by two Elder Care Advisors from Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services. Lee Ann Lowe and Anne Keefe were […]
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Retirees will receive a paltry increase in their Social Security checks in 2017 – the second consecutive year of flat or near-flat benefits, and the fifth year of inflation adjustments below 2 percent. Next year’s […]
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Q: If I think I’m not ready for a hospital discharge, can I appeal? A: Yes. If you are on Medicare, and you think your hospital services are ending too soon, you can file an […]
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Q: I am turning 65, how should I get ready for Medicare? A: Between 2011 and 2030, 10,000 people a day will turn 65. That’s 73 million Americans who will be
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