By Christian Regalado
There are a variety of ancillary (other) services available to Medicare recipients. The most common are dental, vision and hearing. These are not included in original Medicare but do come with most Advantage plans.
If you selected to stay on original Medicare with a Supplement plan which covers...
By Michelle Ruschman
Two criteria that are invaluable in looking for a healthcare provider are their investment in the community and what drives their care. Dr. Jake Hawkins, an orthopaedic surgeon with Orthopaedic Associates, grew up in the Destin area and knows it well. He and his wife, Caroline, were high school sweethearts...
By Christian Regalado
Every day, another 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65. If you’ll be one this year and wonder, “What do I do next?”, one of the first things you’ll want to handle is enrolling in Medicare Parts A and B. If you’re receiving Social Security benefits, you will automatically...
By Stephenie Craig
When did you last interact with a difficult person? Maybe the difficult person has anger problems, behaves with superiority, doesn’t treat others the way they expect to be treated, or is generally unkind, mean or rude. Sometimes you may label people as difficult when they have different...
By Christian Regalado
Whether you are just aging into Medicare, or have been receiving this benefit for years, deciding if Medicare Advantage or a Supplement plan is best for your needs may come up many times. However, one thing is abundantly clear. It is very important to choose one of...
By Stephenie Craig
Are you ever moving through life and find yourself feeling very angry or hurt by someone? Maybe you are experiencing anger or hurt at a level 10 intensity and you are noticing the situation intensity level seems to be much lower than your feeling. You might then...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
Being lucky in love is more about action than chance.
Whether you are searching for your first love, building the courage to start a new relationship, or trying to get that “lucky in love” feeling back with your current partner, keep these two important actions in...
Maria Lahti, M.D., and Lauren Stipp, M.D., Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
Every year, we set great resolutions for our health. Unfortunately, we usually forget them quickly. This year, don’t miss the opportunity to reprioritize your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women...
By Christian Regalado
A well-funded retirement can also mean a more expensive one. One reason is that seniors with higher than average incomes are affected by IRMAA, the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, and that means higher Medicare Part B and Part D premium fees. This month, I hope to shed...
