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01/31/2015

As the Feb. 15 deadline approaches, I encourage all eligible consumers to sign up for Marketplace coverage. Most will be eligible for financial assistance to lower the cost of monthly premiums.

Nationwide 9.5 million consumers are signed up for Health Insurance Marketplace coverage

10/16/2014

http://blog.medicare.gov/2014/10/15/medicare-open-enrollment-are-you-ready-to-pick-a-plan/

Fall is picking season – pumpkins, apples, Halloween candy…and a Medicare health or drug plan. Today’s the start of Medicare Open Enrollment! Picking a plan is an important and personal decision. N...

10/16/2014

The 2015 Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage plan annual Open Enrollment Period began yesterday and continues through Sunday, December 7th. During the next seven weeks, you will have the opportunity to add, change, or drop your 2015 Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan coverage.
If you are satisfied with your current 2014 Medicare Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan coverage - and you understand how your Medicare plan is changing in 2015 - you do not need to do anything and you will be automatically re-enrolled into your Medicare plan along with any changes your plan may have made for 2015.
Caution: If your current 2014 Medicare plan is being discontinued or not offered in 2015, you may not have 2015 Medicare plan coverage – unless you enroll in a new plan. On the other hand, your 2014 Medicare plan may be merged into a different 2015 Medicare plan without you making the choice.
If you need help call 901-219-7387 and set-up an appointment at a location of your choice.

09/30/2014

You make the choice!

What are direct deposit and Direct Express?

With direct deposit, we deposit your monthly benefit payment directly into your bank account.

With Direct Express, your benefit comes in a prepaid debit card. There is no enrollment fee or minimum balance requirement to use the Direct Express card.

To learn how to sign up, visit https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3824/.

09/30/2014

Good Information!

Q: I started getting survivors benefits as a widow at age 60 but I’ve worked enough to get retirement benefits on my own record. What can I do?

A: You can switch to retirement as early as age 62 if your benefit rate is higher than your rate as a widow. In many cases, a widow or widower can begin receiving one benefit at a reduced rate and then, at full retirement age, switch to the other benefit at an unreduced rate. Read more about how this works at www.socialsecurity.gov/survivorplan/ifyou5.htm =1.

09/30/2014

Help Stop Fraud and protect Social Security!

Social Security has zero tolerance for fraud. While we cannot prevent all fraud schemes any more than we can stop all crime in our communities, Social Security aggressively investigates and prosecutes those who commit fraud.

If you suspect someone is committing fraud, you can remain anonymous while reporting your concern through our online form, http://oig.ssa.gov/report.

09/30/2014

Important Information !

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will resume mailing Social Security Statements once every five years to most people. People over age 60 who aren't receiving benefits will get their statements every year. SSA still encourages everyone to create a my account so they can…

09/25/2014

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

09/25/2014

We hate to beg, but... We really need YOUR help to keep adoptions like this one happening. Please donate today - any amount helps us get companion animals out of shelters and into loving homes! There's a donate link, right on our website.

09/25/2014

Excellent Presentation !

• Falls are the leading cause of emergency department visits, hospitalizations, and death for Tennesseans over the age of 65.
• In 2012, there were 212,254 emergency department visits, 17,629 hospitalizations, and 590 deaths due to falls in Tennessee.
• The CDC estimates Tennessee spent over $400 million in medical costs due to falls in 2010 alone.

09/25/2014

Important Information!

The Fall Prevention Coalition -- Los Angeles (FPC-LA) is pleased to present The Falling Monologues, which may be viewed altogether or one by one. The Falling...

09/21/2014

Important Resource Finder

The Eldercare Locator is the first step to finding resources for older adults in any U.S. community and a free national service funded by a grant from the U....