Kentuckians covered by Medicare have some of the worst health outcomes and access to care in the country, according to a national report released Thursday. The first-of-its-kind report, “State Scorecard on Medicare Performance: How Medicare Is Working for Its Beneficiaries,” from the Commonwealth Fund, places Kentucky as the third-worst state for Medicare performance. Medicare is […]
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Medicare open enrollment: How to choose the best coverage for you or your family
Medicare open enrollment has started, and individuals should consider the pros and cons of traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, as well as the cost of care and network of doctors, before making their selection.
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Choosing your Medicare Plan: What you need to know: Q&A with Angela Zeek, SHIP Counselor to Help Seniors Navigate Plans
One of the most important decisions facing seniors every year is selecting a Medicare plan that best fits their individual health needs. As open enrollment approaches this fall, it’s important that seniors and their loved ones can confidently navigate their Medicare options and understand important differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Fortunately, there are […]
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How one change could impact healthcare access in NKY
This story originally appeared in the April 14 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. A topic that has divided some in the Northern Kentucky medical community took center stage at a pair of Erlanger City Council meetings over the last month, with those for and against it both […]
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Medicare’s annual enrollment period is now open – here are your options
The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Election Period is now open, and anyone interested can enroll through Dec. 7, 2022. During this enrollment period, people that are eligible for Medicare can choose Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans for the upcoming year. That coverage begins to take action Jan. 1, 2023. Eligibility for […]
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Legal Aid of the Bluegrass offers aid program for those vulnerable to Medicare fraud
For individuals over the age of 60, Medicare fraud and abuse is a serious risk, according to Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. The organization is a nonprofit which runs a Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance program, or SHIP, to assist any person that has Medicare with their public benefit issues. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass […]
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Boone County approves private-pay assisted living facility
Boone County Commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes for an assisted living development in Union, but not without opposition from the public.
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How to Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment | Suzanne Janosick | Medicare My Way
Suzanne Janosick has been in the health insurance industry for 13+ years. She is an independent insurance broker with MEDICARE MY WAY located in Fort Thomas. Suzanne specializes in Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans, Part D (drug plans), and Medicare Advantage (Part C). Independent Advice. When you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare you need […]
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Fort Thomas Couple Gives You Everything You Need To Know About Medicare Open Enrollment
Suzanne Janosick has been in the Health Insurance Industry as a licensed Agent for 10+ years. Her family has a unique mark in the Insurance Industry, her husband, Jeff Janosick, is also a local Health Insurance Broker. “I would say we are the Chip and Joanna Gaines of Health Insurance!” “Our date nights could be […]
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How To Navigate Medicare Open Enrollment For Free – Heath Insurance Made Easy – Jeff Janosick Insurance
Jeff Janosick is an independent insurance agent based out of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. You can reach him at 859-414-0945. October 15 – December 7 is the annual enrollment period for Medicare. Medicare recipients are typically over age 65 or if under 65 have been awarded disability via social security. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can […]