Monthly Archives: March 2024

Medicare Part C – Pros and Cons

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Admin

Medicare Advantage (MA), also known as Medicare Part C, is a comprehensive alternative to original Medicare. It is offered through private insurance companies in partnership with Medicare. These plans consolidate hospital coverage (Part A), doctor and outpatient services (Part B), and often prescription drug coverage (Part D) into a single package. You’ve seen the TV commercials advertising Part C plans. They sound wonderful. Why wouldn’t everyone get one as soon as possible? When navigating Medicare options, individuals face a significant … Continue reading

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Two New Widows Within 48 Hours

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Admin

Two of our neighbors passed on a couple of weeks ago. Both husbands died within two days of each other. They literally lived across the street and next door. We didn’t know them very well except to wave and smile at each other from our driveways. Both gentlemen were in their 60s, and as far as we know, at least one of their passing was totally unexpected. About 2 weeks ago, we saw a fire truck and two police cars … Continue reading

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