Jeff Armstrong, Tri-State Health and Wellness, llc

01/13/2026

Fast Fact: Medicare Advantage plans were created under the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton. These plans are commonly called Part C of Medicare . Some doctor’s offices call them replacement plans, more on that below.

01/12/2026

Wellness 101: Pursuing hobbies, learning new skills, or volunteering can provide a sense of accomplishment and cognitive stimulation.

01/09/2026

Before applying for Medicare, you can contribute to your HSA. However, you cannot contribute to an HSA when you are enrolled in any part of Medicare.

01/08/2026

Your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a seven-month window surrounding your 65th birthday, allowing you to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B.

01/07/2026

Healthy Tips After 60: It may be as little as a 10-minute walk, but getting outdoors for fresh air and a mental break can add a world of good to re-energize your spirit. Want to lift your mood? Take a quick walk around the block.

01/06/2026

Medicare 101: Original Medicare consists of Part A and Part B, which are your hospital and medical benefits, respectively.

01/05/2026

Fast Fact: Adequate access to healthcare has been shown to increase life expectancy by approximately two to five years for both men and women aged 65 and older.

01/02/2026

Medicaid is a social welfare program that provides free or low-cost health coverage for people and/or families with low incomes. It is administered jointly by both the federal and state governments. Unlike Medicare, there is no age requirement for Medicaid. In fact, it offers insurance to many children via the CHIP program.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

Medicare Part C Advantage plans have different networks, premiums, and cost-sharing. Working with an insurance agent that specializes in these plans is a great way to ensure that you consider all the variables before choosing your insurance company.

12/30/2025

Medigap plans and Medicare supplement insurance plans are the same things, just two different terms.

12/29/2025

Confused About Medicare? It is not unusual for a client to bring in a whole bag of mail that he has received at home and ask for our help to identify which things should be kept or tossed out.