Medicare Part D 2017 Medicare Part D is Prescription Drug Coverage. The plans are not offered by Medicare, but by private insurance companies that must meet specific standards. To Qualify To qualify, you must participate in Part A and Part B. Offered by Outside Insurance Companies Medicare itself does not offer Part D policies. The […]
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The Infamous Donut Hole – Medicare Part D Beware the gap or infamous donut hole in Part D policies outlined here: Once you and your insurance company have paid a combined amount of $3,310 for covered drugs in the year, the percentage of your coverage decreases. You will pay 45% of the cost on brand […]
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What Will It Cost? Accessing and paying for quality healthcare is a major concern for most people in the United States because the U.S. system is, by far, the most expensive in the world. In the United States, 18% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is spent on healthcare, far greater than any other country. Outside […]
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“I tried every diet in the book. I tried some that weren’t in the book. I tried eating the book. It tasted better than most of the diets.” ~Dolly Parton Being overweight or obese is a major cause of preventable health problems in this country. I know it is a very personal issue and can […]
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“Don’t save what is left after spending; spend what is left after saving.” Warren Buffet We left off last week talking about the biggest money saver of all–your health. There are many indirect ways of improving your health while also saving money elsewhere. 1. Cable TV–One is to cut out the premium channels on your […]
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I don’t look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1 foot bars I can step over–Warren Buffet The best way to have more money is to cut down on spending. We need to plug the holes in our budgets and stop letting our money get away from us. Below are several ways […]
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