5 Ways to Destress Now

CA Medicare Announcement, Lifestyle, Resources

How do you feel stress? For some it may be a rapid heartrate, brain fog, anxiety, panic or fear, but for others stress can make you feel like you are invincible and that you can’t stop working or producing. Stress can be a wicked disorder that makes you feel productive, …

Medicare is Making Fundamental Changes in the Way Doctors Get Paid That Will Affect Your Health Care

CA Medicare Announcement, Resources

In 2015, President Barack Obama signed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, or “MACRA.” MACRA represents a major change in how doctors will be paid for treating Medicare payments. The ultimate goal of MACRA is to shift from the current fee-for-service model to ‘performance’ and ‘composite scores’ based on …

Comparing CA Medicare Advantage Plans for 2016 & 2017

CA Medicare Announcement, Resources

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (MADP’s) also known as Part C are offered by insurance carriers and provide both your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance). These Plans reduce your cost exposure of original Medicare while providing equivalent benefits at minimum, most plans significantly enhance …

Is there such thing as an AARP Medicare Supplement?

CA Medicare Announcement, Resources

No, AARP, Inc. formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is a United States based membership and interest group, founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus, Ph.D., a retired educator from California, and Leonard Davis, founder of Colonial Penn Group of Insurance companies. AARP currently has seven affiliated …

Turning 65 and enrolled in Covered CA?

CA Medicare Announcement

Don’t be surprised if you owe thousands in taxes… Covered California has been a saving grace for thousands of people. During the 2016 open enrollment enrollment period 439,000 NEW enrollees signed up for private plans, increasing total enrollment to about 1 1/2 million people.  Premium assistance is available for people who earn between …

Quinoa Kale Salad

CA Medicare Announcement, Lifestyle

The weather is warming up and so are our taste buds. A visit to your local Farmer’s Market is a great way to de-stress and see what vegetables and fruits are in season. Also, buying your produce from small family businesses is a gratifying feeling and can save you some money. …