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Want to learn more about Medicare plans?

Important tips and perspectives for older adults before you begin shopping

Roughly 11,000 Americans age into the program each day, and it's helpful to understand what the government-funded health care program covers —
and the surprising benefits private health plans may offer, from meal deliveries to telemonitoring and more

 

Know someone who is eligible for Medicare? Here’s how you can help

Tips for friends and family who are helping seniors pick out a plan 

The Advantage of Medicare Advantage

Experts see a trend of Medicare-eligible individuals choosing the all-in-one plan

Do you know what Medicare Advantage plans offer?

Benefits range from help managing chronic conditions to an on-staff dietitian and a 24/7 nurse line

Medicare ABCDs

Knowing the basics before you shop can help you find a plan that works for you

It’s Medicare shopping season

Expert shares tips on shopping for a Medicare plan this fall

How I made my Medicare choice

A retired nurse shares her story, and the resources she found through her longtime health plan

Meet the Medicare experts

Have questions about the government-funded health care program? These specialists can help.

A recipe for better health

Clinicians explain how the food you eat can help your heart and combat chronic conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol

Why eye exams matter for people with diabetes

Preventive screenings, covered by Blue Cross, provide crucial opportunities for the right treatment at the right time

A grandma takes charge, thanks to telemonitoring

Thanks to new technology, some find better health and less stress, with fewer nurse visits and hospitalizations

Kidney knowledge is power

New program empowers Medicare Advantage members who have chronic kidney disease

How to prevent falls 

Simple tips can help seniors safely maintain independence at home, clinicians say

There’s no place like home

Program helps older adults in Worcester County remain independent at home

I won’t let my ‘sugar’ stand in my way

How a local woman took charge of her diabetes and her health, with a little help from her health plan

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