by SilverandSmart | Sep 8, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Original Medicare Parts A and B, and Medigap plans, do not include any coverage for prescription drugs. This gap in coverage can be filled by enrolling in a stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan, or enrolling in a Medicare Advantage Part C plan that has Part D...
by SilverandSmart | Sep 5, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
The popularity of Medicare Advantage plans continues to grow. In 2025, 54% of Medicare beneficiaries chose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. Why are so many seniors choosing this coverage? Here are five advantages seniors say they like about these plans. 1....
by SilverandSmart | Sep 3, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. If you’re 65 or older, this is a crucial time for you. The decisions you make will impact your health care coverage and expenses for the following year, so the stakes are high. Know Your...
by SilverandSmart | Sep 3, 2025 | Medicare Insurance
Every fall, CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid) mails out its Medicare and You Handbook, which details the changes for the upcoming year. These changes may impact both Medicare Advantage beneficiaries and those with Original Medicare. Here’s what you need to...
by SilverandSmart | Aug 27, 2025 | Wellness
As you age, many everyday tasks that involve strength or mobility become more difficult. People tend to fall into one of two camps: those who try to hold onto their youth by exercising harder and those who resign themselves to the fate of aging. However, there is a...