Tag: Seniors

Medicare Advantage OTC Benefits Underused Amid Plan Reductions and Inflation

Medicare Advantage OTC benefits provide seniors with vital health product allowances, but utilization is low due to awareness and complexity. Plan reductions and inflation heighten the importance of optimizing these benefits.

BCBS Cuts SilverSneakers Gym Access for Minnesota Medicare Advantage Seniors

Blue Cross Blue Shield ends SilverSneakers access at key Minnesota gyms for Medicare Advantage seniors, citing cost pressures and rising Medicare enrollment. YMCA offers discounted memberships amid fallout.

Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Enhance Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Access for Seniors

The Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025 proposes interest-free monthly payments for costly Medicare prescriptions, improving affordability and transparency in the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.

CenterWell and Icon Health Transform Senior Musculoskeletal Care

CenterWell and Icon Health collaborate to enhance musculoskeletal care for seniors, offering integrated in-person and virtual services in Palm Beach County.

Study Reveals Medicare Advantage Falls Short for Seniors

A study reveals that Medicare Advantage may not provide better benefits or lower costs for seniors compared to traditional Medicare, highlighting critical issues in awareness and usage of supplemental services.

60,000 Minnesota Seniors Face Network Changes as Providers Exit Humana

Major changes in Minnesota's health care network will impact 60,000 seniors as North Memorial and Avera Health exit the Humana Medicare Advantage plan. Learn more about the implications and what options may be available for beneficiaries.

Medicare Expands Access to Continuous Glucose Monitors for Seniors

Recent Medicare changes now allow more seniors to access continuous glucose monitors, improving diabetes management at low cost.