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Important SSA Update: No More Paper Benefit Checks Starting September 30, 2025

If you currently receive your Social Security benefits by paper check, you’ll need to take action soon. Starting September 30, 2025, federal benefit payments will switch almost entirely to electronic payments. This change is happening to make payments safer, faster, and easier for everyone. What This Means for You Paper checks will be phased out.

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Reading Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)

Every August/September, your Medicare Advantage (MA) or Part D drug plan drops a thick envelope in your mailbox titled “Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC).” It’s the plan’s yearly “heads-up” on what will look different starting January 1, and by rule it has to reach you no later than September 30. Why the deadline? CMS

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Vaccinations: What Medicare Covers At No Charge

August might still feel like pool-weather, but it’s the perfect month to lock in the vaccines that will carry you safely through flu-season and the winter COVID-wave—and, new this year for many of us, RSV protection. Here’s the quick low-down for Medicare beneficiaries 65-plus (and younger friends with certain conditions). Why Book in August? Peak

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Beat the Heat: Hydration & Safety Tips for Older Adults

Summer is here, and forecasters are calling for another stretch of above‑average temperatures across much of the country. That’s more than just an inconvenience if you’re 65 or older: heat‑related deaths in our age group jumped 85 percent between 2000 and 2021—a reminder that hot weather deserves real respect. Below are quick, actionable steps to stay cool, stay

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Take advantage of Medicare by using preventative services to stay healthy

As we celebrate National Public Health Week, running from April 7th to 13th, it’s a great reminder to “spring clean” your health. With the warmer months ahead, now is the perfect time to refresh your health routine by taking advantage of the preventative services available to you through Medicare.      Prevention Care: A Key

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Medicare and Dental

Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Dental? Plus Options for Seniors   When it comes to healthcare in retirement, many seniors are surprised to learn that Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover most dental services. This means routine exams, cleanings, fillings, dentures, and other essential dental care are out-of-pocket expenses for most beneficiaries.

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Stress Awareness Month

Stressed? See How your Medicare plan can help you enhance your health Stress can affect anyone, and for Medicare beneficiaries, it’s important to manage stress to maintain overall well-being. When stress is left unchecked, it can lead to physical and emotional health concerns, which is why it’s essential to have tools to reduce it. Fortunately,

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National Nutrition Month

How Medicare Supports Your Nutrition Journey to Better Health March marks National Nutrition Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy eating and making informed food choices. This year’s theme encourages us to “Fuel for the Future,” reminding us that good nutrition plays a key role in maintaining health and well-being,

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