Watch Vincent J. Russo Legal Correspondent on Catholic Faith Network’s CFN Live! Vincent appeared on CFN Live on October 18th to discuss "What Medicare Plan Should I Have and is Now the Time to Switch?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijnhH2GE5xQ Vincent J. Russo…
Yes, the rumors are true, Medicare can cover some of your skilled needs, but in what circumstance and for how long? Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals who are age 65 or older, or in receipt…
What is Medicare and Medicaid dual eligibility and can an individual qualify for both? Medicare and Medicaid are not interchangeable programs. Medicare is a federal program available to anyone age 65 and older. It has premiums and deductibles, so it…
Medicare is our country’s health insurance program for people who are age 65 or older. If you are about to turn 65, you should prepare to enroll in Medicare in order to avoid late enrollment penalties. Medicare enrollment begins three…
I always get Medicaid and Medicare confused – Can you tell us the difference? Distinguishing between Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing, but there are several key differences between the two. Medicare Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65…
In the current world of uncertainty, the words of Helen Keller ring true, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much”. With every day being so unpredictable, it is nice to see that the Centers for…
There is a significant amount of mystery and misunderstanding about the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage that can be harmful when seniors and individuals who are eligible for Medicare consider what plan is best for them. What is…
It is that time of year again – Fall Open Enrollment for Medicare. Fall Open Enrollment, also referred to as the Annual Coordinated Election Period, runs from October 15 through December 7. During this period you can join a…
Medicare recipients who reside in New York should keep an eye out for their new Medicare card. In an effort to prevent fraud, and fight identity theft, the federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries that…
In 2018, recipients of Social Security will see a 2 percent increase in benefits due to the rise of cost-of-living. This adjustment in cost-of-living is the highest of its kind since 2012. Last year, there was only a .3 percent…