Medicare has always been universal, and this dental care plan should abide by the Canada Health Act and cover everyone The federal government is in the midst of the second phase of its national dental care plan, the most significant expansion of Canadian healthcare in decades. And with 12.9 million Canadians, including children, living without
Medicare
Prepare for Medicare Part A and B Price Changes in 2017
on December 23rd, 2016
If you’re eligible for Medicare, or will be in the coming year, there are a few changes you should know about for 2017. An increase in the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) means there’ll be an increase in Social Security benefits and Medicare Part B premiums. For most recipients the increases almost offset
Medicare Primer 101
on December 26th, 2014
If your 65th birthday is around the corner or you’re anxious about the Medicare open enrollment period (closing Dec. 7), it’s a good time to start focusing on your options. Healthcare choice is becoming a bigger factor in the lives of pre-retirees as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) – better known as
Weigh 2015 Medicare Part D, Advantage Plan Choices Carefully
on October 22nd, 2014
If you’re currently enrolled in Medicare, what you do or don’t do over the next few weeks could determine whether you can secure the best, most affordable coverage next year. Here’s why: Medicare Part D prescription plans frequently change premiums, drug formularies, deductibles and copayment amounts for specific drugs from year to year. Medicare Advantage
Don’t Be Surprised by Retiree Healthcare Costs
on September 16th, 2014
Retirement isn’t cheap. Even though you’re no longer drawing a paycheck, you still must pay for housing, food, utilities, transportation and healthcare, to name just a few expenses. As prices continue to escalate, it’s not surprising that the ages at which people expect to retire – and when they actually do – have crept up
Seniors vulnerable to Internet scams
on July 6th, 2011
Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of new Internet users, as they’ve discovered email, online shopping and banking, social networking, traveling planning and other online conveniences.
