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3 Surprising Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

March 24, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / Guides and Info

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… Continue Reading 3 Surprising Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover

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SCES Hospital to Home Partnership Enters New Phase

February 14, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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… Continue Reading SCES Hospital to Home Partnership Enters New Phase

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Elder Care Advisors Field Questions about Government Benefits

January 8, 2017 / Nathan Lamb / SCES News

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… Continue Reading Elder Care Advisors Field Questions about Government Benefits

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For U.S. Retirees, 2017 COLA Lacks Fizz

June 27, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Community Information

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… Continue Reading For U.S. Retirees, 2017 COLA Lacks Fizz

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Q&A Being pushed out of the hospital too soon?

June 8, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Health

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… Continue Reading Q&A Being pushed out of the hospital too soon?

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Q&A Preparing Yourself For Medicare

May 9, 2016 / Nathan Lamb / Health

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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