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- Georgia Medicare Plans
January 1, 2011, 18:07
Georgia Medicare Plans. Best Medigap rates and Medicare policies in Georgia. Georgia Medicare plans, rates and personal service. SWAN, sleep well at…
- Medigap Plans Georgia
March 11, 2012, 15:06
Medigap plans in Georgia are all modernized and comply with Medicare standards. With over a dozen carriers offering Medigap plans, Georgia seniors have plenty…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement
February 27, 2012, 18:40
BCBSGA Medicare supplement plans and rates. Compare Blue Cross rates to Mutual of Omaha, Gerber, Aetna and more Medicare supplement plans. Georgia Medicare…
- Blue Cross Georgia Medigap
March 4, 2012, 17:35
Blue Cross Georgia Medigap plans and rates. Compare Blue Cross Georgia Medigap rates to Mutual of Omaha, Gerber, Aetna and other Medicare supplement plans. G…
- Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans
March 7, 2012, 12:53
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plans and rates in Georgia. Mutual of Omaha issues Medigap coverage by United of Omaha and United World. Mutual of Omaha…
- New Era Medigap Plans
March 12, 2012, 21:23
New Era Medigap plans fill the GAP left after Medicare pays their portion. A New Era Medicare supplement plan not only protects your wallet against catastrophic…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement
- Instant GA Medigap Quotes
January 3, 2011, 00:47
Medigap rates for Georgia seniors. Compare GA Medicare supplement rates and plans. Find lowest Medigap rates from Blue Cross, Gerber & Mutual of Omaha.…
- Instant Medigap Rates
January 3, 2011, 00:50
Medigap rates and Medicare supplement plans for Georgia seniors. Find GA Medigap rates from Blue Cross, Gerber, Mutual of Omaha and more. Instant online…
- Georgia Medigap Quotes
March 26, 2012, 17:16
Georgia Medigap Quotes. Instant online GA Medigap quotes. Rates for BCBSGA, Humana, Mutual of Omaha and other Medicare supplement carriers. DON'T LEAVE…
- Instant Medigap Rates
- Medicare Supplement GA
January 5, 2011, 20:44
Medicare Supplement Plans. Find affordable senior health coverage in Georgia. Medigap plans provided by Georgia Medicare Plans are always designed to fit your…
- Choose the Right Medicare Plan
February 23, 2011, 14:12
Paying too much for GA Medicare supplement insurance is like throwing dollar bills out the window. If you have money to burn, buy the most expensive supplement…
- Medigap Plan F
March 1, 2011, 19:47
Medigap plan F. Georgia seniors on a fixed income will not have to rob a bank to pay medical expenses when they own Medicare supplement plan F. Medigap plan F…
- Medigap Plan High F
March 1, 2011, 20:02
Georgia Medicare Plans include a High F supplemental plan for seniors that like to save money and are accustomed to high deductible health insurance plans.…
- Medigap Plan High F
- Medigap Plan G
March 1, 2011, 19:55
Medigap plan G. Seniors in Georgia on a fixed income will save money when they choose Medigap plan G. Medigap plan G has all the benefits of Medicare supplement…
- Medigap Plan N
March 1, 2011, 20:13
Georgia Medicare plan F is an ideal way to save money for seniors who are willing to cover their Medicare Part B deductible (2 in 2011) as well as paying a…
- GA Medicare Advantage
January 5, 2011, 20:35
Medicare Advantage Plans in GA are privately run senior health insurance plans that replace traditional Medicare coverage. Most are either an HMO or PPO and…
- HMO Advantage Plan
August 5, 2011, 12:05
Medicare Advantage HMO plans have strict rules for Medicare beneficiaries. You must play by their rules or else your claim is not covered. This is a summary of…
- PPO Advantage Plan
August 5, 2011, 12:33
PPO Medicare plans come in two varieties. There are regional PPO Medicare Advantage plans and local PPO Advantage plans. PPO plans have a list of network…
- PFFS Advantage Plan
August 5, 2011, 12:51
PFFS Medicare plans allow you to see any willing provider but ONLY IF that medical provider accepts the terms and pricing structure offered by your PFFS…
- SNP Advantage Plan
August 5, 2011, 14:59
SNP Medicare plans are Special Needs Plans for a certain class of Medicare beneficiary. Many who qualify for SNP's are considered dual eligible (qualify…
- HMO Advantage Plan
- Choose the Right Medicare Plan
- Medicare and You
January 3, 2011, 00:59
Medicare and you. Georgia Medicare plans for seniors explained in simple, everyday terms. Watch our video's and learn about Medicare and you. Compare…
- Medicare Basic Benefits
January 25, 2011, 20:15
Medicare coverage is divided into four parts. Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B are government insurance plans while Part C and Part D are private insurance…
- Medicare Video
March 13, 2011, 21:33
Medicare in explained 3 minutes or less. What is Medicare and how does it work? What happens when I turn age 65? When is the best time to sign up for…
- Medicare Part A
January 25, 2011, 20:17
Most people can obtain Georgia Medicare part A without paying any premiums. You are eligible for Medicare part A at no charge if you are age 65 or older and…
- Medicare Part B
January 25, 2011, 20:20
Georgia Medicare Part B helps cover medically-necessary services like doctors' services, outpatient care, home health services, and other medical services.…
- Medicare Part C
January 25, 2011, 20:23
A Georgia Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part of Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans,…
- Medicare Part D
January 25, 2011, 20:27
Georgia Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP's) are designed to supplement Medicare parts A&B and cover a portion of your prescription drug needs.…
- Medicare Video
- Managing Your Health
January 3, 2011, 00:53
Preventing illness through regular check ups with your Medicare approved doctor is the first step to a long and healthy life. Routine health care can prevent…
- Health Care Checklist
January 3, 2011, 00:55
During your Welcome to Medicare inital physical exam your doctor will discuss with you the need for certain services. Knowing in advance what to expect takes…
- Medicare Health Screenings
March 13, 2011, 21:45
Does Medicare pay for health screenings? Regular check ups are like routine maintenance for your car except much more important. Learn about Medicare approved…
- Diabetic Resources
March 29, 2011, 15:49
Diabetes is a debilitating illness that is a leading contributor to heart attack, stroke and circulatory disease. When left unchecked it can lead to blindness,…
- Health Care Checklist
- Glossary of Medicare Terms
January 11, 2011, 11:00
This is a list of commonly used terms by those who service Medicare beneficiaries. If you have original Medicare and Medigap, or if you have an Advantage plan,…
- Medicare Basic Benefits
- We Get Letters
January 19, 2012, 12:57
Hello, Thanks for the follow-up on medicare plans. I now have plan E with Royal Neighbors, but it is going up to 154.00 for 2012. They also have a…
- Articles
March 9, 2011, 11:07
Medicare Supplement Plans in Georgia Popular supplement plans in Georgia include plan F, plan G and plan N. Supplement plans are dessigned to cover medical…
- Senior Resources
March 14, 2011, 20:33
Compare Medicare supplemental insurance rates from major Georgia insurance companies. Affordable Medigap plans from AARP, Blue Cross Blue Shield and…
- GA Nursing Homes
June 28, 2011, 14:06
Georgia nursing home directory listed by city. Listings are certified by Medicare or Medicaid. Below is a summary of the nursing homes contained in…
- GA Nursing Homes
- Your Medicare Coverage
March 14, 2011, 20:38
Find out what medical services and supplies are covered by original Medicare. Learn the criteria Medicare requires before covering these services. How often…
- Medicare Supplement Plans
March 14, 2011, 20:42
Compare Medicare supplement rates for Georgia seniors. Affordable Medigap from AARP, Blue Cross and more. Low rates for seniors on a fixed…
- GA Medicare Doctors
March 14, 2011, 20:48
Find doctors in Georgia using tools from the Medicare website. Locate doctors in your area by zip code and practice specialty. Search for doctors that accept…
- GA Hospitals
March 14, 2011, 20:56
Locate Medicare hospitals in Georgia and compare the quality of care. Hospital Compare from Medicare allows Medicare beneficiaries to compare information on…
- Prescription Drug Plans
March 14, 2011, 21:00
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP's) are designed to supplement Medicare parts A&B and cover a portion of your prescription drug needs. Many…
- Drug Formulary Finder
March 14, 2011, 21:07
Each Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) has a drug formulary. Before purchasing Medicare Part D you should check your current medications against the drug…
- GA Home Health Care
March 14, 2011, 21:10
Locate Medicare Certified Home Health Care Agencies in Georgia. Search by zip code or agency name. Use the checklist to make sure you are getting quality…
- Medical Supply Companies
March 14, 2011, 21:15
Find Medicare approved medical supply firms in Georgia. Durable medical equipment (DME), prosthetic devices, orthotics and other medical supplies. Go to…
- Medicare Handbook
March 14, 2011, 21:18
Use the Medicare and You Handbook for a summary of your Medicare benefits, coverage options and rights. The latest Medicare and You Handbook is your primary…
- Georgia Senior News
January 5, 2011, 20:44
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plans. News for GA seniors about advantage plans, prescription drug plans, senior health news, diabetes, hearing loss,…
- Senior Resources
- Table of Contents
March 9, 2011, 22:40
- Contact Us
December 8, 2010, 22:44
Bob Vineyard grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and his insurance career has taken him to Chattanooga, Birmingham and Atlanta. He married his college sweetheart…
Blog Posts
- Category: Uncategorized (27)
- Georgia Medicare Plans - What is a Drug Formulary? by: Bob
May 17, 2012, 00:30
In 1967 Mr. McGuire had one word for recent graduate Benjamin Braddock. "Plastics". Today, 43 years later, Mr. McGuire might have a different bit of…
- Medicare Recipients Less Likely to get Anti-Depressants by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 12:31
Medicare and Medicaid patients are less likely to receive the drugs than those with private insurance, a new study says. Hispanics and blacks are less likely…
- Long Term Care Insurance by: Bob
May 15, 2012, 00:30
Long-term care insurance (LTCI) carriers really do pay LTCI claims. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI), Westlake Village,…
- Memories by: Bob
May 13, 2012, 00:38
Pam Peterson with a different take on the Barbra Streisand favorite. Everyone knows this song. You know which one I am talking about.
- Medicare Hospital Compare by: Bob
April 20, 2012, 12:29
For several years, Medicare’s Hospital Compare initiative has published quality measures for hospitals. While the Hospital Compare data is intended to help…
- Depressed and the Diagnosis by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 12:32
Depressed? Are you a senior on Medicare? Are you depressed because you are a senior, or depressed because you are on Medicare or simply depressed because…
- Medicare Part D - What You Need to Know by: Bob
April 17, 2012, 00:30
Medicare Part D can be a snake pit if you don't understand how it works. Medicare Part D can be a blessing for some but a nightmare for others. Seniors age 65…
- Medicare in Crisis by: Bob
April 16, 2012, 11:41
Medicare is fine, there is no crisis, is to be in denial. With 45 million people on Medicare and a trust fund filled with IOU's while the federal government…
- United of Omaha Medigap Rate Increase by: Bob
April 11, 2012, 13:59
United of Omaha, a Mutual of Omaha company, will increase Medigap rates by as much as 28% in June, 2012. The United of Omaha Medicare supplement rates will…
- Social Security - Found Money by: Bob
April 10, 2012, 12:29
Retiree's "on a fixed income" collecting Social Security need all the help they can get to meet all their post-employment expenses. Even more so for those who…
- Hospital Patient Checklist by: Bob
April 1, 2012, 12:30
As anyone who has been a patient or a visitor at a hospital knows, they're often confusing, chaotic places. By the time you learn the routines and the rules of…
- Blue Cross Georgia Medigap by: Bob
March 30, 2012, 00:29
Blue Cross Georgia Medigap plans can be affordable but finding them is not as easy as clicking a mouse. Yes, you can get Blue Cross Georgia Medigap rates on…
- Are Scooters Sinking Medicare? by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 23:35
Medicare will spend almost billion on scooters for Medicare beneficiaries but more than half those dollars are wasted on people who don't need a…
- Medicare Rationing by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 21:09
Medicare rationing. Earlier this week, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee moved legislation forward that would repeal one of the most intrusive…
- Enroll in Medicare at Age 65 by: Bob
February 21, 2012, 15:31
When do I enroll in Medicare? How do I sign up for Medicare? At what age can I begin Medicare benefits? These are all things Georgia citizens that will…
- Diabetic Supplies Covered by Medicare? by: Bob
January 25, 2012, 10:18
Diabetic supplies and insulin covered by Medicare? Many Georgia seniors need to know what Medicare pays for diabetic supplies if you have diabetes. Medicare…
- Medicare Part B Penalties by: Bob
January 24, 2012, 12:44
Medicare Part B has penalties for late enrollment. Most seniors on Medicare will pay .90 per month this year for Part B outpatient coverage. But how would…
- Medicare Initial Enrollment Period by: Bob
November 4, 2011, 00:34
For most people, their Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is when they turn age 65. Medicare Part A is normally automatic and usually with
premium.… - Medical Records Request by: Bob
September 28, 2011, 06:37
The folks in DC want to save Medicare. This will be accomplished with major surgery. Your doctor will be paid less, but so what? He earns more than you and can…
- Medicare Changes Coming by: Bob
September 8, 2011, 00:44
Obamacare introduced "free" preventive care to Medicare patients but free comes with higher premiums. Now the folks in Washington think you should…
- Free No More by: Bob
August 16, 2011, 16:49
The federal government is looking for ways to save tax dollars and one way is to encourage those with ESRD to enter hospice rather than go on dialysis.…
- Medigap Rates at GA Insurance Site by: Bob
August 2, 2011, 22:11
How reliable are Medigap rates from the Georgia Dept. of Insurance? The answer may surprise you. One might think something from the state of GA would be…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- Fake Pharmacy, Fake Prescription by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 09:59
Medicare fraud costs Georgia seniors. Expect Medicare Part D premiums to rise due to fraud and the Obamacare promise to close the donut hole. The problem with…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
June 23, 2011, 16:54
The best time for you to apply for a Medicare supplement plan in Georgia is when it is GUARANTEED ISSUE. During your GUARANTEED ISSUE period Medigap carriers…
- Online Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
April 12, 2011, 17:35
If you are looking online for Medicare supplement plan rates in Georgia, you will not see plans from Gerber or United of Omaha. Currently the only Medigap…
- Medicare Secrets They Don't Want You to Know by: Bob
February 24, 2011, 08:58
Medicare will pay for a kidney transplant then expects you to die in 3 years. Bet you didn't know that. According to the WSJ Health Blog, Medicare could…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - What is a Drug Formulary? by: Bob
- Category: Georgia Medicare Supplement Plans (67)
- Medicare - Can We Afford It? by: Bob
May 19, 2012, 12:30
The gravy train ride is generating trillion dollar deficits and it has to stop somewhere. While consumers have cut back in spending and reduced personal debt…
- Seniors Health Care Rationed by Government by: Bob
May 17, 2012, 12:31
Is it just me, or is Washington sending a message that they want to RATION our health care? The Obama administration seems to favor placing people those who…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - What is a Drug Formulary? by: Bob
May 17, 2012, 00:30
In 1967 Mr. McGuire had one word for recent graduate Benjamin Braddock. "Plastics". Today, 43 years later, Mr. McGuire might have a different bit of…
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medicare Plans in Georgia - Does Size Matter? by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 12:32
When buying Medicare supplement insurance, does size or financial strength really matter? Not really. The myth that a carrier rated "A" or "A+&qu…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 10:12
Medicare supplement plan rates trending higher? Georgia seniors looking at Medicare supplement plan renewals and wondering how they will afford to keep their…
- Paying Too Much for Medigap? by: Bob
May 13, 2012, 12:29
Medigap in Georgia. Are you paying too much for your GA Medigap plan? Stop making insurance companies rich at your expense! Living on a fixed income, you have…
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
April 28, 2012, 10:23
My Medicare card has a 9 digit number followed by a letter. What do the letters in my Medicare number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of…
- Mutual of Omaha Rate Increases by: Bob
April 26, 2012, 10:23
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan N. Rates headed higher. Mutual of Omaha Medigap premiums are rising all around us and Georgia will be next in line for…
- Medicare Supplement Rates Online - Plan F by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 10:48
Medicare supplement rates online, and from local Georgia agents, for Medigap plan F. Finding Medicare supplement rates instantly online is not as easy as you…
- Saving Medicare by: Bob
April 4, 2012, 12:30
CMS (Center for Medicare Services) has a great idea for saving Medicare. Cut doctor pay by 30%. Yeah, that will work. Who isn't in favor of a pay cut? Take…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - No Medication For You by: Bob
March 31, 2012, 12:33
What will happen when you need a life saving drug? Will Medicare be there for you or will they kick you to the curb? Avastin has been considered a miracle…
- Medicare vs Doctors by: Bob
March 14, 2012, 12:30
Suppose you were self employed and the government decided not only which services they would pay you for, but how much you could accept and not a penny more as…
- Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
March 7, 2012, 15:51
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan F is popular in Georgia. Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans in GA are issued by United of Omaha. I really can't say why…
- Are Scooters Sinking Medicare? by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 23:35
Medicare will spend almost billion on scooters for Medicare beneficiaries but more than half those dollars are wasted on people who don't need a…
- Georgia Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F by: Bob
January 30, 2012, 12:30
Georgia Medicare Supplement plans with a high deductible, what are they? Are there any Georgia Medigap plans with a high deductible? How does a Medicare…
- USAA Medigap Rate Increase by: Bob
January 25, 2012, 23:48
USAA raised Medigap rates in Georgia. How much did your rates increase? Find lower GA Medigap rates with Georgia Medicare Plans. Instant online quotes.…
- Docs Flee Medicare by: Bob
January 21, 2012, 23:32
Are Georgia doctor's leaving Medicare? Quite a few will not accept ANY Medicare Advantage patients while others will only participate in one or maybe two…
- Medigap Premium Rates Increase - Woodmen, Assured by: Bob
January 18, 2012, 11:29
Medigap premium rates from Assured Life Association and Woodmen, rates increase in 2012. New business rates increased 10% effective January, 2012. Current…
- Blue Cross and Tenet Hospitals at Odds by: Bob
January 16, 2012, 14:37
Do you have a Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare Advantage plan? If so, you may not be able to use it at Tenet hospitals. GA seniors with original Medicare and a…
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
January 8, 2012, 23:32
Did you buy a Medicare Advantage during open enrollment and now regret it? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins in January and ends on February,…
- Medicare Identity Theft by: Bob
January 7, 2012, 23:31
Georgia seniors should be concerned about Medicare identity theft. When a thief steals your Medicare card and information it is just the same as stealing your…
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Georgia Medicare Patients Anxious About Doc Fix by: Bob
December 16, 2011, 07:06
The impasse in Congress over extended payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits also has stalled action on a measure that could be crucial for physicians and…
- Under Age 65 Medigap - MAJOR Rate Increase Coming by: Bob
November 27, 2011, 11:35
Disabled and under age 65? Considering applying for Medigap? Do it now! MAJOR rate increase coming 11/9/2011. Lock in low rates now! Blue Cross has the best…
- Expensive Prostate Cancer Treatment by: Bob
November 17, 2011, 23:36
Are Newer Prostate Cancer Treatments — Now Gaining Popularity — Worth The Extra Cost? TOPICS: HEALTH COSTS, QUALITY MAR 18,…
- Medicare Initial Enrollment Period by: Bob
November 4, 2011, 00:34
For most people, their Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is when they turn age 65. Medicare Part A is normally automatic and usually with
premium.… - BCBSGA Replacing Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
November 3, 2011, 00:35
BCBSGA, Blue Cross of Georgia is dropping the Smart Value Medicare plans in many parts of Georgia, so what are your options? You can jump to another Advantage…
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 12:32
Under age 65 with ESRD and need Georgia Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage? Once approved for Medicare you have a limited time frame to enroll in a Medigap…
- Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 00:42
Medicare supplement plans in Georgia are affordable but finding them is not as easy as clicking a mouse. Yes, you can get Medicare supplement rates on line,…
- Qualifying for Medigap in Georgia by: Bob
October 28, 2011, 12:30
Applying for Medigap in Georgia? If you are not "guaranteed issue" as defined by Medicare you will be required to answer a few health questions.…
- Choosing a GA Medigap Plan by: Bob
October 28, 2011, 00:31
Overwhelmed by shopping for Medicare supplement insurance? Which plan do you need? Should you buy direct from Blue Cross or pick a plan from a different…
- Medigap Rate Increases by: Bob
October 22, 2011, 11:14
Don't get sucker punched with rate increases on Medigap plans in Georgia. Blue Cross and AARP do not provide initial 12 month rate guarantees. On renewal,…
- Medicare Open Enrollment in Georgia by: Bob
October 17, 2011, 06:48
Choices can be daunting but resources available to help seniors pick plan. Medicare’s open enrollment period began on…
- Say Goodbye to Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
October 12, 2011, 17:54
Medicare AEP (Annual Election Period) is upon us and time to say goodbye to Blue Cross GA Smart Value plans. In many parts of GA the Smart Value Classic and…
- Medicare AEP - Annual Election Period by: Bob
October 11, 2011, 09:49
(Almost) Everything you need to know about Medicare Annual Election Period in Georgia. A simple path to finding affordable coverage in the Medicare maze. Medic…
- Rising Medigap Rates by: Bob
October 1, 2011, 12:47
Georgia Medicare supplement insurance rates are increasing. Family Life Medigap rates will soon increase 25%. New business rates go up for September, 2011…
- Obama Penalizes Seniors by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 14:22
A few weeks ago President Obama proposed a new tax on seniors that use THEIR OWN MONEY to purchase what he considers a rich Medigap plans. If you have a…
- Is Medigap Plan F a Ripoff? by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 10:19
Medigap plan F is quite popular in Georgia, but is it a good value? Not in my opinion. Plan F is one of the highest cost Medicare supplement plans and in most…
- Georgia Medicare Supplemental Insurance Rates by: Bob
September 28, 2011, 12:29
A look at Georgia Medicare supplement insurance rates we have quoted for people in the last few months. We have quoted plan F (Modernized), non-tobacco. Rates…
- Medical Records Request by: Bob
September 28, 2011, 06:37
The folks in DC want to save Medicare. This will be accomplished with major surgery. Your doctor will be paid less, but so what? He earns more than you and can…
- Medicare Cuts Inevitable by: Bob
September 27, 2011, 00:55
'Playing the Granny Card’s Gotta End' - Douglas Holtz-Eakin On Medicare And Politics By MARY AGNES CAREY and MARILYN…
- Medicare Special Election Period - SEP by: Bob
September 19, 2011, 13:38
In addition to your Medicare AEP (Annual Enrollment Period), Medicare beneficiaries also have an SEP or Special Election Period. If you are currently in a…
- Medicare Supplement Bait and Switch by: Bob
September 17, 2011, 12:41
Georgia seniors beware of the bait and switch tactic for Medicare supplement plans. Are you really getting what you were told or is the plan something else? A…
- Medicare Part D - Choosing the Right Plan for You by: Bob
September 16, 2011, 00:31
Georgia Medicare Coverage Plans vary greatly. When you select the best Georgia Medicare Coverage Plans should you include Medicare prescription drug plan…
- Medicare - Your Doctor, Your Choice by: Bob
September 13, 2011, 11:20
Medicare annual open enrollment starts soon. Will you be prepared? Will YOUR doctor accept your new plan? Who is in charge of your health care? You, or an…
- Lipitor Generic by: Bob
August 29, 2011, 16:54
Lipitor will soon be a generic, OTC medication but Georgia seniors that want to save money you don't have to wait. This cholesterol lowering drug is…
- Medicare Hospital Readmissions Under Fire by: Bob
August 3, 2011, 11:31
Medicare is monitoring hospital readmissions and they are not happy. Georgia Seniors on Medicare need to know their rights when they are admitted, and then…
- Medigap Rates at GA Insurance Site by: Bob
August 2, 2011, 22:11
How reliable are Medigap rates from the Georgia Dept. of Insurance? The answer may surprise you. One might think something from the state of GA would be…
- Medicare Plans in Georgia - AARP Prescription Drug Tool by: Bob
July 30, 2011, 22:16
The folks at AARP have a new prescription drug savings tool on their site that is pretty nifty. Using the link, you enter the name of your drug and hit…
- Blue Cross Medicare Supplement by: Bob
July 21, 2011, 09:51
Blue Cross Medicare supplement insurance rates. Compare BCBS Medigap premiums to other GA supplement plans. Find the best Medicare supplement rate for your…
- Gerber Medigap - MIA? by: Bob
July 19, 2011, 17:34
If you are looking for Medicare supplement plans in Georgia you may not see Medigap quotes from Gerber. That is not because Gerber is not available, it is…
- Medigap on the Chopping Block by: Bob
July 18, 2011, 10:26
Medigap cuts. Georgia seniors on Medicare may see their Medigap insurance policies cover less and less if Washington get's their way. Many are on a fixed…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- Fake Pharmacy, Fake Prescription by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 09:59
Medicare fraud costs Georgia seniors. Expect Medicare Part D premiums to rise due to fraud and the Obamacare promise to close the donut hole. The problem with…
- Medicare and Chemotherapy by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 06:29
Can Georgia seniors on Medicare afford their chemotherapy or will they have to go without? Now that chemotherapy is in pill form, will Medicare pay for it or…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 24, 2011, 12:06
BCBSGA Medigap, Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare supplement plans fill gaps in coverage where Medicare Part A and B leave you in the hole. Because Medicare only…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
June 23, 2011, 16:54
The best time for you to apply for a Medicare supplement plan in Georgia is when it is GUARANTEED ISSUE. During your GUARANTEED ISSUE period Medigap carriers…
- SSDI and Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 22, 2011, 11:55
Disabled on Social Security and qualifying for Medicare is not automatic nor is it immediate. If you are under age 65 and have met the Social Security…
- Under 65 Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 22, 2011, 10:10
Blue Cross Medicare supplement plans in Georgia for those who are disabled on Social Security and Medicare can be just what you need. Most of us won't…
- Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
June 21, 2011, 15:45
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Georgia. Medigap plan F is the most comprehensive of any of the 11 plans that are…
- Paying for Ambulance Without Robbing a Bank by: Bob
April 22, 2011, 15:33
You don't have to rob a bank to pay for an ambulance ride IF you have a Medicare supplement plan and IF you know these three things. Medicare and your…
- Online Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
April 12, 2011, 17:35
If you are looking online for Medicare supplement plan rates in Georgia, you will not see plans from Gerber or United of Omaha. Currently the only Medigap…
- Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid - All Discretionary Spending by: Bob
March 21, 2011, 10:55
George Will says all federal spending is ultimately "discretionary" Share this story: The…
- Medicare Secrets They Don't Want You to Know by: Bob
February 24, 2011, 08:58
Medicare will pay for a kidney transplant then expects you to die in 3 years. Bet you didn't know that. According to the WSJ Health Blog, Medicare could…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - Will My Doctor Take This Plan? by: Bob
January 25, 2011, 19:57
How do I know if my Georgia doctor will take my Medicare supplemental insurance plan? I want to still see my doctor any time I want. I don't want an…
- Category: Medicare supplement plan F (12)
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medicare Supplement Rates Online - Plan F by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 10:48
Medicare supplement rates online, and from local Georgia agents, for Medigap plan F. Finding Medicare supplement rates instantly online is not as easy as you…
- Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
March 7, 2012, 15:51
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan F is popular in Georgia. Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans in GA are issued by United of Omaha. I really can't say why…
- Georgia Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F by: Bob
January 30, 2012, 12:30
Georgia Medicare Supplement plans with a high deductible, what are they? Are there any Georgia Medigap plans with a high deductible? How does a Medicare…
- USAA Medigap Rate Increase by: Bob
January 25, 2012, 23:48
USAA raised Medigap rates in Georgia. How much did your rates increase? Find lower GA Medigap rates with Georgia Medicare Plans. Instant online quotes.…
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Medicare Advantage Plan Gotcha! by: Bob
November 29, 2011, 23:29
When is a hospital admission not an admission? When you are not admitted. Confused? You should be. Just because you stayed in the hospital 24 hours does not…
- Rising Medigap Rates by: Bob
October 1, 2011, 12:47
Georgia Medicare supplement insurance rates are increasing. Family Life Medigap rates will soon increase 25%. New business rates go up for September, 2011…
- Obama Penalizes Seniors by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 14:22
A few weeks ago President Obama proposed a new tax on seniors that use THEIR OWN MONEY to purchase what he considers a rich Medigap plans. If you have a…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 24, 2011, 12:06
BCBSGA Medigap, Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare supplement plans fill gaps in coverage where Medicare Part A and B leave you in the hole. Because Medicare only…
- Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
June 21, 2011, 15:45
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Georgia. Medigap plan F is the most comprehensive of any of the 11 plans that are…
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
- Medicare - Can We Afford It? by: Bob
- Category: Medicare supplemental insurance rates in Georgia (29)
- Seniors Health Care Rationed by Government by: Bob
May 17, 2012, 12:31
Is it just me, or is Washington sending a message that they want to RATION our health care? The Obama administration seems to favor placing people those who…
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medigap Rates Online - Georgia by: Bob
May 15, 2012, 12:34
Medigap rates online for Georgia seniors. Instant Medicare supplement rates. Should you use an insurance agent or go direct to the carrier? Will you get lower…
- Medicare Plans in Georgia - Does Size Matter? by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 12:32
When buying Medicare supplement insurance, does size or financial strength really matter? Not really. The myth that a carrier rated "A" or "A+&qu…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 10:12
Medicare supplement plan rates trending higher? Georgia seniors looking at Medicare supplement plan renewals and wondering how they will afford to keep their…
- Mutual of Omaha Rate Increases by: Bob
April 26, 2012, 10:23
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan N. Rates headed higher. Mutual of Omaha Medigap premiums are rising all around us and Georgia will be next in line for…
- Medicare Supplement Rates Online - Plan F by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 10:48
Medicare supplement rates online, and from local Georgia agents, for Medigap plan F. Finding Medicare supplement rates instantly online is not as easy as you…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - No Medication For You by: Bob
March 31, 2012, 12:33
What will happen when you need a life saving drug? Will Medicare be there for you or will they kick you to the curb? Avastin has been considered a miracle…
- USAA Medigap Rate Increase by: Bob
January 25, 2012, 23:48
USAA raised Medigap rates in Georgia. How much did your rates increase? Find lower GA Medigap rates with Georgia Medicare Plans. Instant online quotes.…
- Medigap Premium Rates Increase - Woodmen, Assured by: Bob
January 18, 2012, 11:29
Medigap premium rates from Assured Life Association and Woodmen, rates increase in 2012. New business rates increased 10% effective January, 2012. Current…
- Blue Cross and Tenet Hospitals at Odds by: Bob
January 16, 2012, 14:37
Do you have a Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare Advantage plan? If so, you may not be able to use it at Tenet hospitals. GA seniors with original Medicare and a…
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
January 8, 2012, 23:32
Did you buy a Medicare Advantage during open enrollment and now regret it? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins in January and ends on February,…
- Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 00:42
Medicare supplement plans in Georgia are affordable but finding them is not as easy as clicking a mouse. Yes, you can get Medicare supplement rates on line,…
- Qualifying for Medigap in Georgia by: Bob
October 28, 2011, 12:30
Applying for Medigap in Georgia? If you are not "guaranteed issue" as defined by Medicare you will be required to answer a few health questions.…
- Medigap Rate Increases by: Bob
October 22, 2011, 11:14
Don't get sucker punched with rate increases on Medigap plans in Georgia. Blue Cross and AARP do not provide initial 12 month rate guarantees. On renewal,…
- Say Goodbye to Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
October 12, 2011, 17:54
Medicare AEP (Annual Election Period) is upon us and time to say goodbye to Blue Cross GA Smart Value plans. In many parts of GA the Smart Value Classic and…
- Rising Medigap Rates by: Bob
October 1, 2011, 12:47
Georgia Medicare supplement insurance rates are increasing. Family Life Medigap rates will soon increase 25%. New business rates go up for September, 2011…
- Is Medigap Plan F a Ripoff? by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 10:19
Medigap plan F is quite popular in Georgia, but is it a good value? Not in my opinion. Plan F is one of the highest cost Medicare supplement plans and in most…
- Georgia Medicare Supplemental Insurance Rates by: Bob
September 28, 2011, 12:29
A look at Georgia Medicare supplement insurance rates we have quoted for people in the last few months. We have quoted plan F (Modernized), non-tobacco. Rates…
- Medicare Part D - Choosing the Right Plan for You by: Bob
September 16, 2011, 00:31
Georgia Medicare Coverage Plans vary greatly. When you select the best Georgia Medicare Coverage Plans should you include Medicare prescription drug plan…
- United of Omaha Plan N Gone? by: Bob
September 15, 2011, 12:41
Rumor mill indicates United of Omaha may pull Medicare supplement plan N off the market. It that happens, the rates for those plans will skyrocket. Many…
- What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? by: Bob
August 30, 2011, 22:21
What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? Author: Dr Christopher Segler Up above, the crashing of the wave tosses wild currents around the…
- Gerber Medigap - MIA? by: Bob
July 19, 2011, 17:34
If you are looking for Medicare supplement plans in Georgia you may not see Medigap quotes from Gerber. That is not because Gerber is not available, it is…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
June 23, 2011, 16:54
The best time for you to apply for a Medicare supplement plan in Georgia is when it is GUARANTEED ISSUE. During your GUARANTEED ISSUE period Medigap carriers…
- Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
June 21, 2011, 15:45
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Georgia. Medigap plan F is the most comprehensive of any of the 11 plans that are…
- Rate Increase - Mutual of Omaha, United of Omaha by: Bob
March 24, 2011, 14:26
Rate increases of up to 18% are coming for Mutual of Omaha and United of Omaha Medicare supplement plan policyholders. Some covered seniors are seeing as much…
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans by: Bob
March 14, 2011, 16:19
Georgia seniors have questions about a Medicare prescription drug plan. Am I required to buy a drug plan? Which prescription plan is best for me? Q. - Am I…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - Will My Doctor Take This Plan? by: Bob
January 25, 2011, 19:57
How do I know if my Georgia doctor will take my Medicare supplemental insurance plan? I want to still see my doctor any time I want. I don't want an…
- Seniors Health Care Rationed by Government by: Bob
- Category: Medicare prescription drugs (19)
- Georgia Medicare Plans - What is a Drug Formulary? by: Bob
May 17, 2012, 00:30
In 1967 Mr. McGuire had one word for recent graduate Benjamin Braddock. "Plastics". Today, 43 years later, Mr. McGuire might have a different bit of…
- Prescription Drugs, Can You Save Money? by: Bob
May 6, 2012, 15:01
Prescription drugs, can you save money even if you are on Medicare? Do you need Medicare Part D for your prescription drugs? Should you buy prescription drugs…
- Shingles Vaccine - Covered by Medicare by: Bob
April 25, 2012, 12:17
Shingles is a painful. blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The same virus that causes chicken pox is also responsible for shingles. Th…
- Medicare Part D - What You Need to Know by: Bob
April 17, 2012, 00:30
Medicare Part D can be a snake pit if you don't understand how it works. Medicare Part D can be a blessing for some but a nightmare for others. Seniors age 65…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - No Medication For You by: Bob
March 31, 2012, 12:33
What will happen when you need a life saving drug? Will Medicare be there for you or will they kick you to the curb? Avastin has been considered a miracle…
- Government Diabetes Study by: Bob
March 26, 2012, 00:32
Aggressive Diabetes Therapy May Raise Death Risk Study Shows Intensive Treatment to Lower Blood Sugar Is Linked to Increased Risk of Death By Sal…
- Pain Reliever Recall by: Bob
March 22, 2012, 12:37
Embeda pain reliever recalled All doses of the prescription drug Embeda, a potent combination of morphine and naltrexone used…
- Medicare Sign Up in Georgia by: Bob
February 22, 2012, 23:41
How do I sign up for Medicare? How much does Medicare cost? Should I buy Medigap? When should I buy a Georgia Medicare supplement plan? Sign Up for Medicare …
- Glucose Test Strip Recall by: Bob
January 29, 2012, 23:48
February 18, 2011 FDA upgrades recall of Abbott glucose test strips This week the Food and Drug Administration upgraded …
- Heart Medication Side Effects by: Bob
January 4, 2012, 11:31
Seniors Concerned About Side Effects of Heart Drugs Medications need to offer considerably more benefit than risk to interest them, study says Posted…
- Medicare AEP - Annual Election Period by: Bob
October 11, 2011, 09:49
(Almost) Everything you need to know about Medicare Annual Election Period in Georgia. A simple path to finding affordable coverage in the Medicare maze. Medic…
- Medicare Part D - Choosing the Right Plan for You by: Bob
September 16, 2011, 00:31
Georgia Medicare Coverage Plans vary greatly. When you select the best Georgia Medicare Coverage Plans should you include Medicare prescription drug plan…
- Osteoporosis Drugs and Hip Fractures by: Bob
September 11, 2011, 00:43
February 23, 2011 Study confirms osteoporosis drugs pose risk of thigh fractures in women Older women who take a…
- Medicare Plans in Georgia - AARP Prescription Drug Tool by: Bob
July 30, 2011, 22:16
The folks at AARP have a new prescription drug savings tool on their site that is pretty nifty. Using the link, you enter the name of your drug and hit…
- Fake Pharmacy, Fake Prescription by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 09:59
Medicare fraud costs Georgia seniors. Expect Medicare Part D premiums to rise due to fraud and the Obamacare promise to close the donut hole. The problem with…
- Medicare and Chemotherapy by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 06:29
Can Georgia seniors on Medicare afford their chemotherapy or will they have to go without? Now that chemotherapy is in pill form, will Medicare pay for it or…
- Medicare Paying for Viagra by: Bob
March 19, 2011, 10:05
Medicare Incorrectly Paid for Viagra and Other Erectile-Dysfunction Drugs Medicare’s…
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans by: Bob
March 14, 2011, 16:19
Georgia seniors have questions about a Medicare prescription drug plan. Am I required to buy a drug plan? Which prescription plan is best for me? Q. - Am I…
- New COPD Drug by: Bob
March 11, 2011, 10:48
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat COPD Daliresp Will Be Sold in Pill Form to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease By Bill Hendrick WebMD Health…
- Georgia Medicare Plans - What is a Drug Formulary? by: Bob
- Category: Senior News (57)
- Boomers Turn 65 by: Bob
May 20, 2012, 00:33
Happy 65th birthday, boomers. Now what? (MONEY Magazine) -- The first wave of of baby boomers -- including Cher, Steven Spielberg, George W.…
- Medicare - Can We Afford It? by: Bob
May 19, 2012, 12:30
The gravy train ride is generating trillion dollar deficits and it has to stop somewhere. While consumers have cut back in spending and reduced personal debt…
- Treating High Blood Pressure May Delay Alzheimers by: Bob
May 18, 2012, 12:31
Treating High Blood Pressure May Delay Alzheimer's Treatment Reduced Risk of Progression to Alzheimer's by 39% in Study By Kathleen Doheny WebM…
- Cholesterol Lowering Statins by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 00:30
February 18, 2011 More people than ever take cholesterol-lowering statins Roughly one in four adults 45 and older now take a…
- Brain Shrinkage Predicts Alzheimers by: Bob
May 12, 2012, 12:31
Researchers Say Brain Shrinkage May Be Seen on MRIs a Decade Before Alzheimer’s Diagnosis By Denise Mann WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura…
- Strokes - Lower Risk With Coffee by: Bob
April 2, 2012, 12:31
Coffee May Lower Stroke Risk Study: 1 or More Cups of Coffee a Day Reduces Stroke Risk in Women By Denise Mann WebMD Health News Reviewed…
- Government Diabetes Study by: Bob
March 26, 2012, 00:32
Aggressive Diabetes Therapy May Raise Death Risk Study Shows Intensive Treatment to Lower Blood Sugar Is Linked to Increased Risk of Death By Sal…
- Supplements Linked to Death by: Bob
March 23, 2012, 07:55
Supplements linked to death in older women. Older women who use iron pills or some other common vitamin and mineral supplements daily might be at an…
- Pain Reliever Recall by: Bob
March 22, 2012, 12:37
Embeda pain reliever recalled All doses of the prescription drug Embeda, a potent combination of morphine and naltrexone used…
- Are Scooters Sinking Medicare? by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 23:35
Medicare will spend almost billion on scooters for Medicare beneficiaries but more than half those dollars are wasted on people who don't need a…
- Shingles Vaccine Covered by Medicare by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 20:51
Anyone who has suffered from shingles knows the pain is excruciating. “Uncomfortable” doesn’t begin to describe your plight if you come down with the…
- Press 1 for English by: Bob
March 3, 2012, 11:30
To save money, many hospitals hire non-English speaking doctors. Will your health issues be lost in translation? Is your health in danger? If you have been to…
- Medicare Fraud - Granny Catches a Thief by: Bob
March 2, 2012, 07:58
Medicare fraud is a billion dollar a year business. Medicare fraud is purpertrated on taxpayers, not the government. Every dollar the government spends on…
- Nursing Home vs Home Care by: Bob
February 28, 2012, 08:48
Nursing home operators, faced with soaring health care costs and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid financing, are closing some facilities and embracing an…
- Social Security - That Giant Sucking Sound by: Bob
February 2, 2012, 11:29
That giant sucking sound you hear is Social Security circling the drain. With more than 60 million on Social Security and another 10,000 baby boomers each day…
- Glucose Test Strip Recall by: Bob
January 29, 2012, 23:48
February 18, 2011 FDA upgrades recall of Abbott glucose test strips This week the Food and Drug Administration upgraded …
- Docs Flee Medicare by: Bob
January 21, 2012, 23:32
Are Georgia doctor's leaving Medicare? Quite a few will not accept ANY Medicare Advantage patients while others will only participate in one or maybe two…
- Medicare Identity Theft by: Bob
January 7, 2012, 23:31
Georgia seniors should be concerned about Medicare identity theft. When a thief steals your Medicare card and information it is just the same as stealing your…
- Heart Medication Side Effects by: Bob
January 4, 2012, 11:31
Seniors Concerned About Side Effects of Heart Drugs Medications need to offer considerably more benefit than risk to interest them, study says Posted…
- Georgia Medicare Patients Anxious About Doc Fix by: Bob
December 16, 2011, 07:06
The impasse in Congress over extended payroll tax cuts and unemployment benefits also has stalled action on a measure that could be crucial for physicians and…
- Compare Georgia Hospitals by: Bob
December 3, 2011, 11:31
How good are hospitals in Georgia? Is your heart attack treatment better at one hospital and cancer outcomes better at another? Are chances of survival better…
- Chemotherapy and Fish Oil by: Bob
November 26, 2011, 23:29
March 1, 2011 Fish oil supplements may help curb chemotherapy side effects Cancer patients who take fish-oil…
- Health Care Directive by: Bob
November 18, 2011, 11:42
FEBRUARY 28, 2011, 5:21 PM ET Leaving All Your Big Medical Decisions to Your Family Isn’t Very Nice …
- Expensive Prostate Cancer Treatment by: Bob
November 17, 2011, 23:36
Are Newer Prostate Cancer Treatments — Now Gaining Popularity — Worth The Extra Cost? TOPICS: HEALTH COSTS, QUALITY MAR 18,…
- Social Security Trust Fund by: Bob
November 14, 2011, 11:31
Their View: Obama perpetuates Social Security hoax By Charles Krauthammer / For the Sun-News Posted: 03/11/2011 01:00:00 AM MST &nb…
- Warfarin Recall by: Bob
November 9, 2011, 23:37
February 18, 2011 Jantoven warfarin tablets recalled nationwide The recall was voluntarily launched by the manufacturer after it…
- Now Hear This by: Bob
November 3, 2011, 12:30
March 1, 2011 New thinking on when to get a hearing test Should you be tested for hearing…
- COPD, Asthma Early Diagnosis by: Bob
October 31, 2011, 12:33
New Technique May Help Diagnose Asthma, COPD Study Shows 4 Biomarkers May Be Helpful in Diagnosis of Respiratory Conditions By Salynn Boyles We…
- Medicare 2012 Part B Deductible and Premiums by: Bob
October 29, 2011, 06:28
Medicare premiums up _ but not as much as expected By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR The Associated Press 7:16 a.m. Friday, October 28, 2011 &nbs…
- Delay Medicare to Save Money by: Bob
October 26, 2011, 12:29
Study cites ripple effect of Medicare delay Tuesday, March 29, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers and even some younger people would pay…
- Cereal Reduces Blood Pressure by: Bob
October 23, 2011, 00:32
A bowl of cereal a day keeps hypertension at bay Mar 24, 2011 10:29 AM Men who start the day with cereal are 19 percent less likely to have high…
- Social Security COLA Increase for 2012 by: Bob
October 19, 2011, 07:46
WASHINGTON - Social Security recipients will get a raise in January - their first increase in benefits since 2009. It's expected to be about 3.5…
- Chronic Pain Causes by: Bob
October 17, 2011, 00:45
Top Causes of Chronic Pain Plus treatments to help overcome pain. By David Freeman WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario,…
- Broccoli Fights Cancer by: Bob
October 16, 2011, 00:33
Broccoli May Help Fight Cancer Growth Study Shows Compound in Broccoli May Block Defective Gene Linked to Tumor Growth By Jennifer Warner WebMD…
- GERD - Acid Reflux Diet Cure by: Bob
October 8, 2011, 12:29
What Is The Best Diet For GERD Patient? Author: Cindy Heller When you are stressed with what to eat when you are experiencing GERD, you ought to be prepared…
- Medicare Change You May Not Like by: Bob
October 1, 2011, 01:03
If a picture is worth 1000 words, how much is 6 pages of Obamacrap worth? About 429 pages of regulations. Section 3022 of Obamacrap refers to Medicare shared…
- Three Types of Arthritis by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 12:53
Types of Arthritis – Three Most Common Types and Other Types of Arthritis Author: Dr John Anne Arthritis covers a broad spectrum of disease. To many,…
- Medicare Cuts Inevitable by: Bob
September 27, 2011, 00:55
'Playing the Granny Card’s Gotta End' - Douglas Holtz-Eakin On Medicare And Politics By MARY AGNES CAREY and MARILYN…
- 5 Food Choices That Lower Blood Sugar Levels by: Bob
September 24, 2011, 12:32
Many diabetics choose to take tablets starting from low dose and increasing gradually with no concern to diet choices and exercise. If thought well, it can be…
- Osteoporosis Drugs and Hip Fractures by: Bob
September 11, 2011, 00:43
February 23, 2011 Study confirms osteoporosis drugs pose risk of thigh fractures in women Older women who take a…
- What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? by: Bob
August 30, 2011, 22:21
What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? Author: Dr Christopher Segler Up above, the crashing of the wave tosses wild currents around the…
- Lipitor Generic by: Bob
August 29, 2011, 16:54
Lipitor will soon be a generic, OTC medication but Georgia seniors that want to save money you don't have to wait. This cholesterol lowering drug is…
- Retiree Shifted to Medicare by: Bob
August 19, 2011, 22:18
Town retirees worry over health care change By Mary Ann Bragg mbragg@capecodonline.com March 28, 2011 2:00 AM Since 1992, 11 Cape towns…
- Free No More by: Bob
August 16, 2011, 16:49
The federal government is looking for ways to save tax dollars and one way is to encourage those with ESRD to enter hospice rather than go on dialysis.…
- Medicare Hospital Readmissions Under Fire by: Bob
August 3, 2011, 11:31
Medicare is monitoring hospital readmissions and they are not happy. Georgia Seniors on Medicare need to know their rights when they are admitted, and then…
- Diabetic Neuropathy by: Bob
July 27, 2011, 22:11
Diabetic Neuropathy Author: George Best Diabetic neuropathy is one of the more painful problems that occurs with the progression of diabetes. Neuropathy is…
- Denture Dementia by: Bob
July 19, 2011, 09:45
Does wearing dentures lead to dementia? It is believed that overall poor health can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes but…
- Medigap on the Chopping Block by: Bob
July 18, 2011, 10:26
Medigap cuts. Georgia seniors on Medicare may see their Medigap insurance policies cover less and less if Washington get's their way. Many are on a fixed…
- Paying for Ambulance Without Robbing a Bank by: Bob
April 22, 2011, 15:33
You don't have to rob a bank to pay for an ambulance ride IF you have a Medicare supplement plan and IF you know these three things. Medicare and your…
- Namenda Alzheimers Drug May Not Work by: Bob
April 14, 2011, 09:57
Namenda, a popular Alzheimer’s drug approved to treat patients in the latter stages of the memory-robbing disease, doesn’t appear to work in those…
- United of Omaha Pulls Plan N by: Bob
April 13, 2011, 15:14
It is now official. United of Omaha will be removing Medicare supplement plan N from their portfolio. Applications submitted prior to April 22, 2011 for plan N…
- GERD and Orange Peel by: Bob
April 4, 2011, 12:14
Natural Supplements Like Orange Peel Extract Can Help Fight Heartburn Author: Darrell Miller If you think about how many prescription and over-the-counter…
- Heartburn Drugs Safe? by: Bob
April 3, 2011, 20:49
Heartburn drugs OK for short term, but risks remain Mar 25, 2011 12:46 PM The over-the-counter drugs Prilosec and Prevacid are…
- No COLA For Social Security by: Bob
March 27, 2011, 18:42
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retired and disabled people in the United States had better brace for another year with no increase in Social Security…
- Rate Increase - Mutual of Omaha, United of Omaha by: Bob
March 24, 2011, 14:26
Rate increases of up to 18% are coming for Mutual of Omaha and United of Omaha Medicare supplement plan policyholders. Some covered seniors are seeing as much…
- Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid - All Discretionary Spending by: Bob
March 21, 2011, 10:55
George Will says all federal spending is ultimately "discretionary" Share this story: The…
- New COPD Drug by: Bob
March 11, 2011, 10:48
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat COPD Daliresp Will Be Sold in Pill Form to Treat Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease By Bill Hendrick WebMD Health…
- Boomers Turn 65 by: Bob
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- Medicare - Can We Afford It? by: Bob
May 19, 2012, 12:30
The gravy train ride is generating trillion dollar deficits and it has to stop somewhere. While consumers have cut back in spending and reduced personal debt…
- Social Security - That Giant Sucking Sound by: Bob
February 2, 2012, 11:29
That giant sucking sound you hear is Social Security circling the drain. With more than 60 million on Social Security and another 10,000 baby boomers each day…
- Medicare Identity Theft by: Bob
January 7, 2012, 23:31
Georgia seniors should be concerned about Medicare identity theft. When a thief steals your Medicare card and information it is just the same as stealing your…
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Social Security Trust Fund by: Bob
November 14, 2011, 11:31
Their View: Obama perpetuates Social Security hoax By Charles Krauthammer / For the Sun-News Posted: 03/11/2011 01:00:00 AM MST &nb…
- Social Security COLA Increase for 2012 by: Bob
October 19, 2011, 07:46
WASHINGTON - Social Security recipients will get a raise in January - their first increase in benefits since 2009. It's expected to be about 3.5…
- No COLA For Social Security by: Bob
March 27, 2011, 18:42
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retired and disabled people in the United States had better brace for another year with no increase in Social Security…
- Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid - All Discretionary Spending by: Bob
March 21, 2011, 10:55
George Will says all federal spending is ultimately "discretionary" Share this story: The…
- Medicare - Can We Afford It? by: Bob
- Category: Health Care (13)
- Supplements Linked to Death by: Bob
March 23, 2012, 07:55
Supplements linked to death in older women. Older women who use iron pills or some other common vitamin and mineral supplements daily might be at an…
- Medicare Patients Have Trouble Finding Doctors by: Bob
March 21, 2012, 17:52
Medicare patients are having trouble finding doctors willing to treat them. Every time the government cut's doctor reimbursements for Medicare patients, the…
- Dental Insurance in Georgia by: Bob
March 21, 2012, 00:30
Dental insurance could save your life. Regular dental visits and oral hygiene can detect other health problems. During a routine exam, your dentist can…
- Press 1 for English by: Bob
March 3, 2012, 11:30
To save money, many hospitals hire non-English speaking doctors. Will your health issues be lost in translation? Is your health in danger? If you have been to…
- Compare Georgia Hospitals by: Bob
December 3, 2011, 11:31
How good are hospitals in Georgia? Is your heart attack treatment better at one hospital and cancer outcomes better at another? Are chances of survival better…
- Cereal Reduces Blood Pressure by: Bob
October 23, 2011, 00:32
A bowl of cereal a day keeps hypertension at bay Mar 24, 2011 10:29 AM Men who start the day with cereal are 19 percent less likely to have high…
- GERD - Acid Reflux Diet Cure by: Bob
October 8, 2011, 12:29
What Is The Best Diet For GERD Patient? Author: Cindy Heller When you are stressed with what to eat when you are experiencing GERD, you ought to be prepared…
- Three Types of Arthritis by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 12:53
Types of Arthritis – Three Most Common Types and Other Types of Arthritis Author: Dr John Anne Arthritis covers a broad spectrum of disease. To many,…
- What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? by: Bob
August 30, 2011, 22:21
What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? Author: Dr Christopher Segler Up above, the crashing of the wave tosses wild currents around the…
- Diabetic Neuropathy by: Bob
July 27, 2011, 22:11
Diabetic Neuropathy Author: George Best Diabetic neuropathy is one of the more painful problems that occurs with the progression of diabetes. Neuropathy is…
- Paying for Ambulance Without Robbing a Bank by: Bob
April 22, 2011, 15:33
You don't have to rob a bank to pay for an ambulance ride IF you have a Medicare supplement plan and IF you know these three things. Medicare and your…
- GERD and Orange Peel by: Bob
April 4, 2011, 12:14
Natural Supplements Like Orange Peel Extract Can Help Fight Heartburn Author: Darrell Miller If you think about how many prescription and over-the-counter…
- Heartburn Drugs Safe? by: Bob
April 3, 2011, 20:49
Heartburn drugs OK for short term, but risks remain Mar 25, 2011 12:46 PM The over-the-counter drugs Prilosec and Prevacid are…
- Supplements Linked to Death by: Bob
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- Georgia Medicare From a Doctor's Perspective by: Bob
May 18, 2012, 00:29
Doctors in Georgia are having trouble getting paid by government run health insurance plans such as Medicare and Medicaid. This will only get worse under…
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medigap Premium Rates Increase - Woodmen, Assured by: Bob
January 18, 2012, 11:29
Medigap premium rates from Assured Life Association and Woodmen, rates increase in 2012. New business rates increased 10% effective January, 2012. Current…
- Blue Cross and Tenet Hospitals at Odds by: Bob
January 16, 2012, 14:37
Do you have a Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare Advantage plan? If so, you may not be able to use it at Tenet hospitals. GA seniors with original Medicare and a…
- BCBSGA Replacing Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
November 3, 2011, 00:35
BCBSGA, Blue Cross of Georgia is dropping the Smart Value Medicare plans in many parts of Georgia, so what are your options? You can jump to another Advantage…
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 12:32
Under age 65 with ESRD and need Georgia Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage? Once approved for Medicare you have a limited time frame to enroll in a Medigap…
- Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 00:42
Medicare supplement plans in Georgia are affordable but finding them is not as easy as clicking a mouse. Yes, you can get Medicare supplement rates on line,…
- Choosing a GA Medigap Plan by: Bob
October 28, 2011, 00:31
Overwhelmed by shopping for Medicare supplement insurance? Which plan do you need? Should you buy direct from Blue Cross or pick a plan from a different…
- Say Goodbye to Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
October 12, 2011, 17:54
Medicare AEP (Annual Election Period) is upon us and time to say goodbye to Blue Cross GA Smart Value plans. In many parts of GA the Smart Value Classic and…
- Medicare AEP - Annual Election Period by: Bob
October 11, 2011, 09:49
(Almost) Everything you need to know about Medicare Annual Election Period in Georgia. A simple path to finding affordable coverage in the Medicare maze. Medic…
- Is Medigap Plan F a Ripoff? by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 10:19
Medigap plan F is quite popular in Georgia, but is it a good value? Not in my opinion. Plan F is one of the highest cost Medicare supplement plans and in most…
- Medical Records Request by: Bob
September 28, 2011, 06:37
The folks in DC want to save Medicare. This will be accomplished with major surgery. Your doctor will be paid less, but so what? He earns more than you and can…
- Medicare Supplement Bait and Switch by: Bob
September 17, 2011, 12:41
Georgia seniors beware of the bait and switch tactic for Medicare supplement plans. Are you really getting what you were told or is the plan something else? A…
- Blue Cross Medigap Rate Increases by: Bob
September 14, 2011, 14:01
Blue Cross Medigap rate increases. Medicare annual enrollment starts October 15, 2011 and many people will compare rates and plans for next year. If you have a…
- Blue Cross Medicare Supplement by: Bob
July 21, 2011, 09:51
Blue Cross Medicare supplement insurance rates. Compare BCBS Medigap premiums to other GA supplement plans. Find the best Medicare supplement rate for your…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- Medicare and Chemotherapy by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 06:29
Can Georgia seniors on Medicare afford their chemotherapy or will they have to go without? Now that chemotherapy is in pill form, will Medicare pay for it or…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 24, 2011, 12:06
BCBSGA Medigap, Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare supplement plans fill gaps in coverage where Medicare Part A and B leave you in the hole. Because Medicare only…
- SSDI and Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 22, 2011, 11:55
Disabled on Social Security and qualifying for Medicare is not automatic nor is it immediate. If you are under age 65 and have met the Social Security…
- Under 65 Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 22, 2011, 10:10
Blue Cross Medicare supplement plans in Georgia for those who are disabled on Social Security and Medicare can be just what you need. Most of us won't…
- Online Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
April 12, 2011, 17:35
If you are looking online for Medicare supplement plan rates in Georgia, you will not see plans from Gerber or United of Omaha. Currently the only Medigap…
- Georgia Medicare From a Doctor's Perspective by: Bob
- Category: Gerber Medicare Supplement Plans (7)
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 00:42
Medicare supplement plans in Georgia are affordable but finding them is not as easy as clicking a mouse. Yes, you can get Medicare supplement rates on line,…
- Medigap Rate Increases by: Bob
October 22, 2011, 11:14
Don't get sucker punched with rate increases on Medigap plans in Georgia. Blue Cross and AARP do not provide initial 12 month rate guarantees. On renewal,…
- What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? by: Bob
August 30, 2011, 22:21
What Do Sharks and Diabetic Foot Infections Have in Common? Author: Dr Christopher Segler Up above, the crashing of the wave tosses wild currents around the…
- Gerber Medigap - MIA? by: Bob
July 19, 2011, 17:34
If you are looking for Medicare supplement plans in Georgia you may not see Medigap quotes from Gerber. That is not because Gerber is not available, it is…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- Online Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
April 12, 2011, 17:35
If you are looking online for Medicare supplement plan rates in Georgia, you will not see plans from Gerber or United of Omaha. Currently the only Medigap…
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
- Category: Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plans (10)
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 10:12
Medicare supplement plan rates trending higher? Georgia seniors looking at Medicare supplement plan renewals and wondering how they will afford to keep their…
- Mutual of Omaha Rate Increases by: Bob
April 26, 2012, 10:23
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan N. Rates headed higher. Mutual of Omaha Medigap premiums are rising all around us and Georgia will be next in line for…
- Mutual of Omaha Medigap Plan N by: Bob
March 20, 2012, 14:37
Mutual of Omaha Medigap plan N, Medicare supplement plan N. Do you own one? Did you buy Medigap plan N during the "no questions asked" offer from Mutual of…
- Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
March 7, 2012, 15:51
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan F is popular in Georgia. Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans in GA are issued by United of Omaha. I really can't say why…
- Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 00:42
Medicare supplement plans in Georgia are affordable but finding them is not as easy as clicking a mouse. Yes, you can get Medicare supplement rates on line,…
- United of Omaha Plan N Gone? by: Bob
September 15, 2011, 12:41
Rumor mill indicates United of Omaha may pull Medicare supplement plan N off the market. It that happens, the rates for those plans will skyrocket. Many…
- Compare Medigap Rates by: Bob
July 17, 2011, 07:51
Find Medigap quotes in Georgia. Compare your GA Medicare supplement insurance plan premiums to the lowest Medigap rates in Georgia. Get the best rates from…
- United of Omaha Pulls Plan N by: Bob
April 13, 2011, 15:14
It is now official. United of Omaha will be removing Medicare supplement plan N from their portfolio. Applications submitted prior to April 22, 2011 for plan N…
- Online Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
April 12, 2011, 17:35
If you are looking online for Medicare supplement plan rates in Georgia, you will not see plans from Gerber or United of Omaha. Currently the only Medigap…
- Category: Plan N (1)
- Mutual of Omaha Rate Increases by: Bob
April 26, 2012, 10:23
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan N. Rates headed higher. Mutual of Omaha Medigap premiums are rising all around us and Georgia will be next in line for…
- Mutual of Omaha Rate Increases by: Bob
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
- Category: Medicare (34)
- Medicare Trial Right - Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
May 19, 2012, 00:33
Medicare trial right. Certain guaranteed issue rights exist under Medicare. You may be able to use your Medicare trial rightand guaranteed issue to escape…
- Prescription Drugs, Can You Save Money? by: Bob
May 6, 2012, 15:01
Prescription drugs, can you save money even if you are on Medicare? Do you need Medicare Part D for your prescription drugs? Should you buy prescription drugs…
- Obamacare Robs Medicare by: Bob
April 29, 2012, 20:17
Obamacare is like a giant money funnel, consuming dollars by the billions. Where will the money come from? Seniors on Medicare Advantage plans will be robbed…
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
April 28, 2012, 10:23
My Medicare card has a 9 digit number followed by a letter. What do the letters in my Medicare number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of…
- Medicare is Broken by: Bob
April 26, 2012, 14:27
Medicare is broken and needs to be fixed. A recent survey revealed 83% of Americans felt this way and 51% said major changes to Medicare were needed. A Harris…
- Shingles Vaccine - Covered by Medicare by: Bob
April 25, 2012, 12:17
Shingles is a painful. blistering skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus. The same virus that causes chicken pox is also responsible for shingles. Th…
- Medicare Waste, Fraud and Abuse by: Bob
April 23, 2012, 07:50
Medicare is wasting more than billion on an experimental program that rewards providers of mediocre health care and is unlikely to produce useful…
- Saving Medicare by: Bob
April 4, 2012, 12:30
CMS (Center for Medicare Services) has a great idea for saving Medicare. Cut doctor pay by 30%. Yeah, that will work. Who isn't in favor of a pay cut? Take…
- Medicare Part B - What Does Part B Cover? by: Bob
March 26, 2012, 15:16
Medicare Part B. What does it cover? Do I need Medicare Part B? If I don't buy Medicare Part B what is my exposure? Can I buy a Medigap plan if I don't have…
- Medicare Patients Have Trouble Finding Doctors by: Bob
March 21, 2012, 17:52
Medicare patients are having trouble finding doctors willing to treat them. Every time the government cut's doctor reimbursements for Medicare patients, the…
- Medicare vs Doctors by: Bob
March 14, 2012, 12:30
Suppose you were self employed and the government decided not only which services they would pay you for, but how much you could accept and not a penny more as…
- Shingles Vaccine Covered by Medicare by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 20:51
Anyone who has suffered from shingles knows the pain is excruciating. “Uncomfortable” doesn’t begin to describe your plight if you come down with the…
- Medicare Fraud - Granny Catches a Thief by: Bob
March 2, 2012, 07:58
Medicare fraud is a billion dollar a year business. Medicare fraud is purpertrated on taxpayers, not the government. Every dollar the government spends on…
- Nursing Home vs Home Care by: Bob
February 28, 2012, 08:48
Nursing home operators, faced with soaring health care costs and shrinking Medicare and Medicaid financing, are closing some facilities and embracing an…
- Medicare Sign Up in Georgia by: Bob
February 22, 2012, 23:41
How do I sign up for Medicare? How much does Medicare cost? Should I buy Medigap? When should I buy a Georgia Medicare supplement plan? Sign Up for Medicare …
- Docs Flee Medicare by: Bob
January 21, 2012, 23:32
Are Georgia doctor's leaving Medicare? Quite a few will not accept ANY Medicare Advantage patients while others will only participate in one or maybe two…
- Blue Cross and Tenet Hospitals at Odds by: Bob
January 16, 2012, 14:37
Do you have a Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare Advantage plan? If so, you may not be able to use it at Tenet hospitals. GA seniors with original Medicare and a…
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
January 8, 2012, 23:32
Did you buy a Medicare Advantage during open enrollment and now regret it? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins in January and ends on February,…
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Obama's Plan to Save Medicare - You Must Be Older by: Bob
December 12, 2011, 23:31
Remember the rides at theme parks that say you must be this high to ride. Obama and the members of Congress have their own version. "You must be this old…
- Medicare Initial Enrollment Period by: Bob
November 4, 2011, 00:34
For most people, their Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is when they turn age 65. Medicare Part A is normally automatic and usually with
premium.… - Delay Medicare to Save Money by: Bob
October 26, 2011, 12:29
Study cites ripple effect of Medicare delay Tuesday, March 29, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers and even some younger people would pay…
- Medicare Change You May Not Like by: Bob
October 1, 2011, 01:03
If a picture is worth 1000 words, how much is 6 pages of Obamacrap worth? About 429 pages of regulations. Section 3022 of Obamacrap refers to Medicare shared…
- 1-800-MEDICARE by: Bob
September 19, 2011, 12:34
Seniors in Georgia calling Medicare may be disappointed in what they hear. The GAO report on calls to 1-800-MEDICARE is not encouraging. Almost 4 out of 10…
- Free No More by: Bob
August 16, 2011, 16:49
The federal government is looking for ways to save tax dollars and one way is to encourage those with ESRD to enter hospice rather than go on dialysis.…
- Medicare Hospital Readmissions Under Fire by: Bob
August 3, 2011, 11:31
Medicare is monitoring hospital readmissions and they are not happy. Georgia Seniors on Medicare need to know their rights when they are admitted, and then…
- Choosing Medicare Part B by: Bob
July 29, 2011, 07:12
When can I sign up for Medicare Part B? When I turn 65? I don't want to pay a penalty. What if I am covered under an employer group health insurance…
- Medicare Fraud - It's Your Money by: Bob
July 26, 2011, 09:38
Medicare fraud is 100x more prevalent than credit card fraud, yet Congress only talks the game without taking action. After all, it's not THEIR money, but…
- Medigap on the Chopping Block by: Bob
July 18, 2011, 10:26
Medigap cuts. Georgia seniors on Medicare may see their Medigap insurance policies cover less and less if Washington get's their way. Many are on a fixed…
- Fake Pharmacy, Fake Prescription by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 09:59
Medicare fraud costs Georgia seniors. Expect Medicare Part D premiums to rise due to fraud and the Obamacare promise to close the donut hole. The problem with…
- Medicare and Chemotherapy by: Bob
June 28, 2011, 06:29
Can Georgia seniors on Medicare afford their chemotherapy or will they have to go without? Now that chemotherapy is in pill form, will Medicare pay for it or…
- Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
June 21, 2011, 15:45
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Georgia. Medigap plan F is the most comprehensive of any of the 11 plans that are…
- Category: Medicare Part B (7)
- Medicare Part B - What Does Part B Cover? by: Bob
March 26, 2012, 15:16
Medicare Part B. What does it cover? Do I need Medicare Part B? If I don't buy Medicare Part B what is my exposure? Can I buy a Medigap plan if I don't have…
- Shingles Vaccine Covered by Medicare by: Bob
March 5, 2012, 20:51
Anyone who has suffered from shingles knows the pain is excruciating. “Uncomfortable” doesn’t begin to describe your plight if you come down with the…
- Medicare Sign Up in Georgia by: Bob
February 22, 2012, 23:41
How do I sign up for Medicare? How much does Medicare cost? Should I buy Medigap? When should I buy a Georgia Medicare supplement plan? Sign Up for Medicare …
- Docs Flee Medicare by: Bob
January 21, 2012, 23:32
Are Georgia doctor's leaving Medicare? Quite a few will not accept ANY Medicare Advantage patients while others will only participate in one or maybe two…
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Medicare Initial Enrollment Period by: Bob
November 4, 2011, 00:34
For most people, their Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is when they turn age 65. Medicare Part A is normally automatic and usually with
premium.… - Choosing Medicare Part B by: Bob
July 29, 2011, 07:12
When can I sign up for Medicare Part B? When I turn 65? I don't want to pay a penalty. What if I am covered under an employer group health insurance…
- Medicare Part B - What Does Part B Cover? by: Bob
- Category: AEP (1)
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
January 8, 2012, 23:32
Did you buy a Medicare Advantage during open enrollment and now regret it? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins in January and ends on February,…
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
- Category: Open Enrollment (3)
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
April 28, 2012, 10:23
My Medicare card has a 9 digit number followed by a letter. What do the letters in my Medicare number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of…
- Medicare Supplement Rates Online - Plan F by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 10:48
Medicare supplement rates online, and from local Georgia agents, for Medigap plan F. Finding Medicare supplement rates instantly online is not as easy as you…
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
January 8, 2012, 23:32
Did you buy a Medicare Advantage during open enrollment and now regret it? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins in January and ends on February,…
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
- Category: Annual Enrollment Period (1)
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
January 8, 2012, 23:32
Did you buy a Medicare Advantage during open enrollment and now regret it? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period begins in January and ends on February,…
- Medicare Advantage - Oops I Made a Mistake by: Bob
- Category: Turning age 65 (4)
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
April 28, 2012, 10:23
My Medicare card has a 9 digit number followed by a letter. What do the letters in my Medicare number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of…
- Medicare Patients Have Trouble Finding Doctors by: Bob
March 21, 2012, 17:52
Medicare patients are having trouble finding doctors willing to treat them. Every time the government cut's doctor reimbursements for Medicare patients, the…
- Medicare Sign Up in Georgia by: Bob
February 22, 2012, 23:41
How do I sign up for Medicare? How much does Medicare cost? Should I buy Medigap? When should I buy a Georgia Medicare supplement plan? Sign Up for Medicare …
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
- Category: Vision insurance (1)
- Medicare Eye Exams - What is Covered? by: Bob
February 1, 2012, 11:07
Medicare Eye exams. What does Medicare coverage for eye exams include? Glaucoma screening? Are contact lenses or eyeglasses covered by Medicare? Medicare…
- Medicare Eye Exams - What is Covered? by: Bob
- Category: Trial Right (2)
- Medicare Trial Right - Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
May 19, 2012, 00:33
Medicare trial right. Certain guaranteed issue rights exist under Medicare. You may be able to use your Medicare trial rightand guaranteed issue to escape…
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
April 28, 2012, 10:23
My Medicare card has a 9 digit number followed by a letter. What do the letters in my Medicare number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of…
- Medicare Trial Right - Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
- Medicare Trial Right - Guaranteed Issue by: Bob
- Category: Obamacare (7)
- Obamacare Robs Medicare by: Bob
April 29, 2012, 20:17
Obamacare is like a giant money funnel, consuming dollars by the billions. Where will the money come from? Seniors on Medicare Advantage plans will be robbed…
- Saving Medicare by: Bob
April 4, 2012, 12:30
CMS (Center for Medicare Services) has a great idea for saving Medicare. Cut doctor pay by 30%. Yeah, that will work. Who isn't in favor of a pay cut? Take…
- Docs Flee Medicare by: Bob
January 21, 2012, 23:32
Are Georgia doctor's leaving Medicare? Quite a few will not accept ANY Medicare Advantage patients while others will only participate in one or maybe two…
- Obama's Plan to Save Medicare - You Must Be Older by: Bob
December 12, 2011, 23:31
Remember the rides at theme parks that say you must be this high to ride. Obama and the members of Congress have their own version. "You must be this old…
- Delay Medicare to Save Money by: Bob
October 26, 2011, 12:29
Study cites ripple effect of Medicare delay Tuesday, March 29, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers and even some younger people would pay…
- Medicare Change You May Not Like by: Bob
October 1, 2011, 01:03
If a picture is worth 1000 words, how much is 6 pages of Obamacrap worth? About 429 pages of regulations. Section 3022 of Obamacrap refers to Medicare shared…
- Free No More by: Bob
August 16, 2011, 16:49
The federal government is looking for ways to save tax dollars and one way is to encourage those with ESRD to enter hospice rather than go on dialysis.…
- Obamacare Robs Medicare by: Bob
- Category: Alzheimers (4)
- Treating High Blood Pressure May Delay Alzheimers by: Bob
May 18, 2012, 12:31
Treating High Blood Pressure May Delay Alzheimer's Treatment Reduced Risk of Progression to Alzheimer's by 39% in Study By Kathleen Doheny WebM…
- Brain Shrinkage Predicts Alzheimers by: Bob
May 12, 2012, 12:31
Researchers Say Brain Shrinkage May Be Seen on MRIs a Decade Before Alzheimer’s Diagnosis By Denise Mann WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura…
- Qualifying for Medigap in Georgia by: Bob
October 28, 2011, 12:30
Applying for Medigap in Georgia? If you are not "guaranteed issue" as defined by Medicare you will be required to answer a few health questions.…
- Namenda Alzheimers Drug May Not Work by: Bob
April 14, 2011, 09:57
Namenda, a popular Alzheimer’s drug approved to treat patients in the latter stages of the memory-robbing disease, doesn’t appear to work in those…
- Treating High Blood Pressure May Delay Alzheimers by: Bob
- Category: Medicare Supplement Plans (26)
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medigap Rates Online - Georgia by: Bob
May 15, 2012, 12:34
Medigap rates online for Georgia seniors. Instant Medicare supplement rates. Should you use an insurance agent or go direct to the carrier? Will you get lower…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 10:12
Medicare supplement plan rates trending higher? Georgia seniors looking at Medicare supplement plan renewals and wondering how they will afford to keep their…
- Paying Too Much for Medigap? by: Bob
May 13, 2012, 12:29
Medigap in Georgia. Are you paying too much for your GA Medigap plan? Stop making insurance companies rich at your expense! Living on a fixed income, you have…
- Medicare Number, Letter by: Bob
April 28, 2012, 10:23
My Medicare card has a 9 digit number followed by a letter. What do the letters in my Medicare number mean? The Social Security number followed by one of…
- Medicare Supplement Rates Online - Plan F by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 10:48
Medicare supplement rates online, and from local Georgia agents, for Medigap plan F. Finding Medicare supplement rates instantly online is not as easy as you…
- Saving Medicare by: Bob
April 4, 2012, 12:30
CMS (Center for Medicare Services) has a great idea for saving Medicare. Cut doctor pay by 30%. Yeah, that will work. Who isn't in favor of a pay cut? Take…
- Medicare Part B - What Does Part B Cover? by: Bob
March 26, 2012, 15:16
Medicare Part B. What does it cover? Do I need Medicare Part B? If I don't buy Medicare Part B what is my exposure? Can I buy a Medigap plan if I don't have…
- Medicare vs Doctors by: Bob
March 14, 2012, 12:30
Suppose you were self employed and the government decided not only which services they would pay you for, but how much you could accept and not a penny more as…
- Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
March 7, 2012, 15:51
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan F is popular in Georgia. Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans in GA are issued by United of Omaha. I really can't say why…
- Georgia Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F by: Bob
January 30, 2012, 12:30
Georgia Medicare Supplement plans with a high deductible, what are they? Are there any Georgia Medigap plans with a high deductible? How does a Medicare…
- USAA Medigap Rate Increase by: Bob
January 25, 2012, 23:48
USAA raised Medigap rates in Georgia. How much did your rates increase? Find lower GA Medigap rates with Georgia Medicare Plans. Instant online quotes.…
- Medigap Premium Rates Increase - Woodmen, Assured by: Bob
January 18, 2012, 11:29
Medigap premium rates from Assured Life Association and Woodmen, rates increase in 2012. New business rates increased 10% effective January, 2012. Current…
- Turning 65 - Need to Buy Medigap Insurance by: Bob
January 1, 2012, 13:18
Buy Medigap insurance in Georgia when you turn 65. Do you want the best rate for plan F? Georgia Medicare Plans is an excellent resource for low cost plans…
- Medicare Advantage Plan Gotcha! by: Bob
November 29, 2011, 23:29
When is a hospital admission not an admission? When you are not admitted. Confused? You should be. Just because you stayed in the hospital 24 hours does not…
- BCBSGA Replacing Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
November 3, 2011, 00:35
BCBSGA, Blue Cross of Georgia is dropping the Smart Value Medicare plans in many parts of Georgia, so what are your options? You can jump to another Advantage…
- Qualifying for Medigap in Georgia by: Bob
October 28, 2011, 12:30
Applying for Medigap in Georgia? If you are not "guaranteed issue" as defined by Medicare you will be required to answer a few health questions.…
- Say Goodbye to Blue Cross Smart Value Medicare Plans by: Bob
October 12, 2011, 17:54
Medicare AEP (Annual Election Period) is upon us and time to say goodbye to Blue Cross GA Smart Value plans. In many parts of GA the Smart Value Classic and…
- Obama Penalizes Seniors by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 14:22
A few weeks ago President Obama proposed a new tax on seniors that use THEIR OWN MONEY to purchase what he considers a rich Medigap plans. If you have a…
- Is Medigap Plan F a Ripoff? by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 10:19
Medigap plan F is quite popular in Georgia, but is it a good value? Not in my opinion. Plan F is one of the highest cost Medicare supplement plans and in most…
- Blue Cross Medicare Supplement by: Bob
July 21, 2011, 09:51
Blue Cross Medicare supplement insurance rates. Compare BCBS Medigap premiums to other GA supplement plans. Find the best Medicare supplement rate for your…
- Medigap on the Chopping Block by: Bob
July 18, 2011, 10:26
Medigap cuts. Georgia seniors on Medicare may see their Medigap insurance policies cover less and less if Washington get's their way. Many are on a fixed…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 24, 2011, 12:06
BCBSGA Medigap, Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare supplement plans fill gaps in coverage where Medicare Part A and B leave you in the hole. Because Medicare only…
- SSDI and Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 22, 2011, 11:55
Disabled on Social Security and qualifying for Medicare is not automatic nor is it immediate. If you are under age 65 and have met the Social Security…
- Under 65 Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 22, 2011, 10:10
Blue Cross Medicare supplement plans in Georgia for those who are disabled on Social Security and Medicare can be just what you need. Most of us won't…
- Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
June 21, 2011, 15:45
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Georgia. Medigap plan F is the most comprehensive of any of the 11 plans that are…
- Category: Medigap Plan F (14)
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
May 16, 2012, 00:29
Medigap rates in Georgia. When you shop Medigap rates in Georgia you will only find a few plans. At least 20 carriers offer Medicare supplement insurance but…
- Medigap Rates Online - Georgia by: Bob
May 15, 2012, 12:34
Medigap rates online for Georgia seniors. Instant Medicare supplement rates. Should you use an insurance agent or go direct to the carrier? Will you get lower…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 10:12
Medicare supplement plan rates trending higher? Georgia seniors looking at Medicare supplement plan renewals and wondering how they will afford to keep their…
- Paying Too Much for Medigap? by: Bob
May 13, 2012, 12:29
Medigap in Georgia. Are you paying too much for your GA Medigap plan? Stop making insurance companies rich at your expense! Living on a fixed income, you have…
- Medicare Supplement Rates Online - Plan F by: Bob
April 18, 2012, 10:48
Medicare supplement rates online, and from local Georgia agents, for Medigap plan F. Finding Medicare supplement rates instantly online is not as easy as you…
- Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
March 7, 2012, 15:51
Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plan F is popular in Georgia. Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans in GA are issued by United of Omaha. I really can't say why…
- Georgia Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F by: Bob
January 30, 2012, 12:30
Georgia Medicare Supplement plans with a high deductible, what are they? Are there any Georgia Medigap plans with a high deductible? How does a Medicare…
- USAA Medigap Rate Increase by: Bob
January 25, 2012, 23:48
USAA raised Medigap rates in Georgia. How much did your rates increase? Find lower GA Medigap rates with Georgia Medicare Plans. Instant online quotes.…
- Medicare Advantage Plan Gotcha! by: Bob
November 29, 2011, 23:29
When is a hospital admission not an admission? When you are not admitted. Confused? You should be. Just because you stayed in the hospital 24 hours does not…
- Obama Penalizes Seniors by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 14:22
A few weeks ago President Obama proposed a new tax on seniors that use THEIR OWN MONEY to purchase what he considers a rich Medigap plans. If you have a…
- Is Medigap Plan F a Ripoff? by: Bob
September 29, 2011, 10:19
Medigap plan F is quite popular in Georgia, but is it a good value? Not in my opinion. Plan F is one of the highest cost Medicare supplement plans and in most…
- Blue Cross Medicare Supplement by: Bob
July 21, 2011, 09:51
Blue Cross Medicare supplement insurance rates. Compare BCBS Medigap premiums to other GA supplement plans. Find the best Medicare supplement rate for your…
- BCBSGA Medicare Supplement Plans by: Bob
June 24, 2011, 12:06
BCBSGA Medigap, Blue Cross of Georgia Medicare supplement plans fill gaps in coverage where Medicare Part A and B leave you in the hole. Because Medicare only…
- Medicare Supplement Plan F by: Bob
June 21, 2011, 15:45
Georgia Medicare Supplement Plan F is the most popular Medigap plan in Georgia. Medigap plan F is the most comprehensive of any of the 11 plans that are…
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
- Category: Medigap High F (1)
- Georgia Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F by: Bob
January 30, 2012, 12:30
Georgia Medicare Supplement plans with a high deductible, what are they? Are there any Georgia Medigap plans with a high deductible? How does a Medicare…
- Georgia Medicare Supplement High Deductible Plan F by: Bob
- Shopping for Medigap Rates by: Bob
- Category: Senior Dental Insurance (3)
- Senior Dental Insurance by: Bob
May 11, 2012, 10:27
Senior dental insurance. Is senior citizen dental insurance worth the price? Doesn't Medicare cover dental exams? Which carriers offer senior dental insurance? …
- Dental and Vision Insurance for Georgia Seniors by: Bob
January 23, 2012, 12:47
Affordable vision care insurance and dental insurance is now available in Georgia for seniors over age 65. Now approved for sale to GA citizens, learn how good…
- Denture Dementia by: Bob
July 19, 2011, 09:45
Does wearing dentures lead to dementia? It is believed that overall poor health can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and diabetes but…
- Senior Dental Insurance by: Bob
- Category: Social Security disability (2)
- Under Age 65 Medigap - MAJOR Rate Increase Coming by: Bob
November 27, 2011, 11:35
Disabled and under age 65? Considering applying for Medigap? Do it now! MAJOR rate increase coming 11/9/2011. Lock in low rates now! Blue Cross has the best…
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 12:32
Under age 65 with ESRD and need Georgia Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage? Once approved for Medicare you have a limited time frame to enroll in a Medigap…
- Category: ESRD (1)
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 12:32
Under age 65 with ESRD and need Georgia Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage? Once approved for Medicare you have a limited time frame to enroll in a Medigap…
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
- Category: Dialysis (1)
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 12:32
Under age 65 with ESRD and need Georgia Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage? Once approved for Medicare you have a limited time frame to enroll in a Medigap…
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
- Category: Under age 65 Medicare (2)
- Under Age 65 Medigap - MAJOR Rate Increase Coming by: Bob
November 27, 2011, 11:35
Disabled and under age 65? Considering applying for Medigap? Do it now! MAJOR rate increase coming 11/9/2011. Lock in low rates now! Blue Cross has the best…
- ESRD Medigap Coverage by: Bob
November 1, 2011, 12:32
Under age 65 with ESRD and need Georgia Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage? Once approved for Medicare you have a limited time frame to enroll in a Medigap…
- Under Age 65 Medigap - MAJOR Rate Increase Coming by: Bob
- Under Age 65 Medigap - MAJOR Rate Increase Coming by: Bob
- Category: Senior vision insurance (2)
- Medicare Eye Exams - What is Covered? by: Bob
February 1, 2012, 11:07
Medicare Eye exams. What does Medicare coverage for eye exams include? Glaucoma screening? Are contact lenses or eyeglasses covered by Medicare? Medicare…
- Dental and Vision Insurance for Georgia Seniors by: Bob
January 23, 2012, 12:47
Affordable vision care insurance and dental insurance is now available in Georgia for seniors over age 65. Now approved for sale to GA citizens, learn how good…
- Medicare Eye Exams - What is Covered? by: Bob
- Category: Dental Insurance (2)
- Senior Dental Insurance by: Bob
May 11, 2012, 10:27
Senior dental insurance. Is senior citizen dental insurance worth the price? Doesn't Medicare cover dental exams? Which carriers offer senior dental insurance? …
- Dental Insurance in Georgia by: Bob
March 21, 2012, 00:30
Dental insurance could save your life. Regular dental visits and oral hygiene can detect other health problems. During a routine exam, your dentist can…
- Senior Dental Insurance by: Bob
- Category: Medigap rates Georgia (2)
- Medigap Rates Online - Georgia by: Bob
May 15, 2012, 12:34
Medigap rates online for Georgia seniors. Instant Medicare supplement rates. Should you use an insurance agent or go direct to the carrier? Will you get lower…
- Medicare Supplement Plan Rates by: Bob
May 14, 2012, 10:12
Medicare supplement plan rates trending higher? Georgia seniors looking at Medicare supplement plan renewals and wondering how they will afford to keep their…
- Medigap Rates Online - Georgia by: Bob
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