LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is from October 15th to December 7th every year.
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Nov 14, 2020
The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
Jun 29, 2020
Conflicting COVID Messages Create Cloud Of Confusion
Here's what can happen a health condition that can be deadly for older adults becomes a political football.
May 18, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health
I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.
Mar 24, 2020
CMS Releases Recommendations on Non-Essential Procedures During COVID-19 Response
On March 18, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all elective surgeries, non-essential medical...
Mar 20, 2020
COVID-19 and Medicare Rule Changes: What You Need to Know
As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we’ve been waiting to see what changes federal officials might make to the nation’s healthcare system.
Mar 16, 2020
CMS Announces New Measures to Protect Nursing Home Residents from COVID-19
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced critical new measures designed to...
Mar 13, 2020
New Compensation Available for People Exposed to Nuclear Radiation
Many people are still unaware of their eligibility for the RECA program due to an “oath of secrecy.”
Feb 10, 2020
GUEST COLUMN: Depression and Dementia
What if you were hurting deeply inside but didn’t know how to tell anyone? That's the predicament faced by man with dementia.
Jan 24, 2020
A Friend Told Me to Call…
Many people find their way to Takacs McGinnis because someone who has already worked with us told them to call. In this video, a client...
Jan 24, 2020
A Client Speaks
All of us at Takacs McGinnis consider it a privilege to walk alongside seniors and their families during the long-term care journey.
Jan 24, 2020
Why It’s Important to Get the Right Help
Navigating the elder care journey for a loved one can be costly in ways you might not expect.
Jan 17, 2020
It Pays to Shop Around – Part 1
One of our clients explains in her own words how Joshua Hunter, the firm's Medicare Specialist, helped her save more than $7,000.
Jan 17, 2020
Plan Finder Glitches Worry Medicare Beneficiaries
If you used Medicare’s Plan Finder to choose your coverage options for 2020, you need to be aware that the site contained inaccurate info.
Jan 17, 2020
It Pays to Shop Around – Part 2
Another client explains how the simple act of switching plans cut their costs by nearly $6,000.
Jan 7, 2020
Are You Paying Too Much for Your Prescription Drugs?
Takacs McGinnis was able to save 64 clients more than $165,000 in 2020 just by switching plans. Here's how we did it.
Dec 27, 2019
LEARNING CAFE RECAP: Medicare Enrollment Periods
What are the major enrollment periods for Medicare? How do they work? Who is affected?
Nov 26, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: Can You Hear Me Now?
Captioned telephones can make life easier for people with hearing loss.
Oct 8, 2019
It’s Time for Medicare Scams!
It’s almost open enrollment for Medicare’s more than 60 million participants--which means the scams won't be far behind.
Sep 30, 2019
Amputations Due to Diabetes Can Be Prevented
Taking a minute or two every day to inspect your feet and observing a few simple rules can help prevent big problems later.
Sep 10, 2019
Types of Dementias and How They Differ
There is in fact a difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s which is important to understand. Dementia is a general, umbrella term.
Jan 8, 2019
Debunking the Myths about Falls
How many of these common myths about older adult falls do you believe?
Jan 8, 2019
Am I Stuck with My Medicare Advantage Plan?
If you choose one now, can you change your mind later?
Oct 8, 2018
What Law Enforcement Officials Need to Know About Dementia
As the population ages, law enforcement officers will encounter more and more people living with dementia.
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