By George W. Chapman Insurance companies typically will not pay for procedures/treatment that they consider to be “experimental” or “investigational,” even in cases where
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Asking for Help: It Brings Blessings, Not Burdens
By Gwenn Voelckers Help with hanging holiday lights. A ride to the doctor’s office. Help with moving a heavy piece of furniture. An emergency
Mussels pack a mighty nutritious punch
My husband and I eat a lot of mussels throughout the year and especially during the holiday season. We like them because they’re inexpensive,
How to Get Veterans’ Funeral and Burial Benefits
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, Does the VA provide any special burial benefits to old veterans? My dad, who has late-stage Parkinson’s disease,
Commercial Insurance Premiums Up Again
By George W. Chapman More than 150 million people are on commercial insurance through their employer. Despite the elimination of some ACA taxes, premiums
Alone on Thanksgiving? We’re in This Together
By Gwenn Voelckers For the first time in 64 years, I will be celebrating Thanksgiving alone. My parents have passed on and my sister
Little Kumquats Big on Vitamin C and Fiber
What’s a kumquat? If that question popped into your head, you’re not alone. My husband thought it was a root vegetable. My friend thought
Free Resources That Can Help with Your Medicare Decisions
By Jim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, I’m considering making changes in my Medicare coverage during the open-enrollment period. Can you recommend any free resources
More NPs and PAs Assuming Role as Main Care Providers
By George W. Chapman The collective term “advanced practitioner” refers to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. They are assuming an increasing role in the
October Can Be a Perfect Time to Change It Up!
By Gwenn Voelckers Fall is my favorite time of year. For me, it means all good things: relaxing in front of a cozy fire,