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What is California’s Medigap Birthday Rule?

California residents with active Medicare Supplement plans, also known as Medigap plans, have the unique opportunity to switch between certain plans annually without the need for medical underwriting. This opportunity is called the California Medigap Birthday Rule and when used, it ensures the policyholders will be accepted. Because there is…

How to Stay Active During the Winter Months

The arrival of winter means lower, colder temperatures across America. This is true even in those typically warm states. The result is that people, especially seniors, will be spending more time indoors where it is warmer. On the surface, staying inside is good for seniors who are more susceptible to…

Making New Year’s Resolutions for a Healthy 2021

Many people see the start of a New Year as a renewed opportunity to change or begin to work on new ways to make their lives better. These resolutions often are intended for improved health, wellness, or financial security. The goals are positive, but they are frequently set so high…

Five Things to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded as the number one advance in our fight against this deadly disease. But, while the vaccine presents a positive avenue to control the virus, many citizens have questions that they want to be answered before agreeing to get their shots. This…

The Health Benefits of Adopting a Pet

Many seniors who live alone, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic, may experience a sense of isolation while being separated from their loved ones. Even though friends and relatives are staying away out of concern for the health risks associated with the spread of the virus, without contact with the…

How Technology Can Help Us Connect During the Holidays

During the COVID pandemic that continues to spread, millions of people are remaining secluded in their homes and separated from the outside world. This is especially true for those at-risk individuals such as seniors and those will serious illnesses and disabilities. And when you consider that this is the holiday…

Avoiding Holiday Blues During COVID

Just about everyone has experienced or knows someone who has experienced feelings of loneliness, isolation, sadness, anxiety, and emptiness during the holidays. These feelings that come about during festive times are referred to as Holiday Blues. The reasons for a melancholy mood can vary from the loss of a loved…

Making Decisions About Medicare During a Pandemic

During a year that has brought so much focus on your health and the health of those in your community, it can be challenging to make a decision to change your healthcare coverage. Medicare’s Annual Election Period may be the only opportunity to make changes to your Medicare healthcare coverage,…