Senior Living Blog
What Is the WISeR Model in Medicare? Understanding New Prior Authorization Rules in 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Medicare will begin testing the WISeR Model—a prior authorization pilot for select services aimed at reducing waste and fraud. This will impact Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) beneficiaries in six states, including Texas. If you rely on procedures like spinal stimulators, injections, or joint surgeries, here’s what you need to […]
July 10, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare
Almost every American over the age of 65 is covered by Medicare, or will be after they retire. However, there are a lot of aspects about this massive health insurance program that are not well understood by many people. With that in mind, here are a few things Americans often don’t know about Medicare and […]
December 27, 2017
12 Medicare Facts All Seniors Should Know
Medicare provides insurance coverage to 56 million Americans, yet many people don’t know everything they should know about this valuable program. Here are 12 important facts about Medicare that can help you make the most of your Medicare benefits.
October 25, 2017
What Are The Benefits of Medicare Plan F?
Of the Medigap plans available, Plan F provides the widest array of benefits and the most comprehensive coverage. Plan F and Plan C (not to be confused with Medicare Part C), the second most popular Medicare Supplement plan, are sometimes referred to as “first dollar” plans: They cover Medicare copays and co-insurance from the very […]
May 31, 2017
19 Tips for Combatting the Flu
Even when conditions seem ideal for a flu outbreak across the United States, as was the case this winter, there are tips that can be followed to minimize the chance of getting infected—or at least reduce the severity of symptoms.
March 31, 2014
Five Foods That Help Fight Diabetes
For many people, a diet focused on prevention and treatment of diabetes can be vital in promoting good health and reducing the risk or symptoms of this disease afflicting over 20 million Americans. Fortunately, there are some foods known or widely thought to help fight diabetes.
March 27, 2014
Fifteen Quotes from 2013 to Inspire Us in 2014 and Beyond
Quotes as inspirational and impactful as FDR’s “The only thing we have to fear is …,” JFK’s “Ask not …,” and Lou Gehrig’s “I consider myself the luckiest man …” probably come around only a few times in a century, so it may seem a tall order to offer up 15 extraordinarily inspirational quotes from 2013.
February 25, 2014
How Do the Affordable Care Act and Medicare Work Together?
Despite its short life thus far, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 has already affected just about every area of American healthcare you can name—and Medicare is no exception.
January 29, 2014
More Evidence Suggests Video Games are Good for Older Minds and Bodies
Yet another study suggests that playing video games can help keep members of the Medicare population sharp and well-coordinated.
January 2, 2014
Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends on Feb. 14
Even if you’re retired, you live in a busy world, so this may be a good time for a reminder about the current Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period.
December 31, 2013