Bill Kingman / Health Insurance Services

10/05/2019

Medicare fraud is rampant and costs taxpayers millions of dollars each year. Catching those who cheat the system is hard but you can help by being aware of what to look for. Read more....

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04/20/2015

Social Security & Work In Retirement http://wp.me/p4jj4X-hK

Do you plan on working after you begin to draw social security income benefits? Most people do work in retirement even if it is only part time and depending on your age and other factors the amount you earn could have a costly effect on your social security benefits. Careful planning prior to turning 62 can make a significant difference in how much you receive over the rest of your lifetime. More here

03/30/2015

When Medicare Denies Coverage http://wp.me/p4jj4X-hH

Sometimes Medicare denies coverage for a service we think they should have approved. You can file an appeal and ask them to reconsider which you should do especially if you feel they may have made their decision based on wrong information. Always review the Medicare Summary Notices you receive – those forms that say “this is not a bill”. They include all the information that Medicare uses in determining the status of your medical and hospital claims including your dates of service and providers of care.

03/23/2015

Extra Help With Prescription Drug Costs http://wp.me/p4jj4X-gY

Would you like to save $4,000 per year on your prescription drug plan costs? That’s how much Medicare estimates beneficiaries can save if they enroll in the Extra Help program. If you are enrolled in Medicare’s Part D prescription drug program, you know that you have to pay for premiums, deductibles and, if you reach the “doughnut hole”, at least half the cost of your prescription drugs. [ 207 more words. ]

03/19/2015

Medicare Program Cuts Possible http://wp.me/p4jj4X-gE

The current House budget proposal threatens to reduce benefits to Medicare beneficiaries. House Budget Committee Chairman Price and Senate Budget Committee Chairman Enzie want to end Medicare as we know it according to Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker. In addition to substantial cuts to Medicare both budget proposals would repeal the Affordable Care Act. Read more.

03/19/2015

Alzheimer’s & Behavior Therapy http://wp.me/p4jj4X-gA

According to a new report non prescription treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia has shown to be an important alternative to the antipsychotic drugs often prescribed. Treating the symptoms of dementia with drugs has been common despite negative side effects including an increased risk of death. Training caregivers in the use of behavior therapy techniques can be more effective than drugs according to the study published in the British Medical Journal. More here.

05/12/2014

New research on the best states in which to retire may be a little surprising as studies say cooler states may be best for the elderly. According to Bankrate’s study, the number-one state best for retirees is South Dakota. The state carries a low crime rate, easy healthcare access, low taxes and...