Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
Many seniors will reach a point where they need some extra support to help them stay living at home. Maybe they need some financial support because they are having trouble making ends meet. Or maybe they need help at home with some of those day-to-day activities that they can no longer do for themselves. Maybe driving is no longer an option and they need help finding transportation. Whatever their need might ...
Continue ReadingThursday, November 3rd, 2016
It’s an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare’s “Coordinated Election Period” or “Open Enrollment Period” is in full swing. It started on Saturday, October 15 and continues through Wednesday, December 7, 2016. This Open Enrollment Period happens on these same dates every year—October 15 to December 7. What Is Open Enrollment? Open Enrollment is the time that Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their plans, especially when it comes to ...
Continue ReadingMonday, August 29th, 2016
Our Monthly Radio Feature Gives Seniors and Their Family Members Tips and Info Living Well can be heard monthly on our four Metro Detroit radio partners. It provides tips, resources and important information for older adults and family caregivers. If you are a senior or a family caregiver who is caring for an aging parent or other loved one, you’ll want to hear Living Well. You can catch Living Well the ...
Continue ReadingMonday, August 29th, 2016
Help Older Adults in Your Community Are you interested in helping others in your community? Becoming a Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) volunteer allows you to use your time and talents to help Medicare recipients understand their benefits and choices. You will help people apply for benefits, make choices during open enrollment, work through issues, find ways to lower their healthcare costs, and make sure they are getting the most out of ...
Continue ReadingMonday, August 29th, 2016
Unbiased Information From the Experts Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D Prescription plans and Medicare Advantage plans is held every year from October 15 to December 7. This Open Enrollment Period is the only time most beneficiaries can change or join a Medicare Part D Prescription plan or a Medicare Advantage plan. Choices about healthcare plans can have a big impact on both your budget and your care. There's a lot of information ...
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Free and Unbiased Help and Guidance Our Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program (MMAP) provides unbiased help with Medicare — at no charge. Our certified volunteers answer questions, troubleshoot problems and help people understand their plan choices. Government grants allow us to offer impartial assistance for free. Help is available by calling (800) 803-7174.
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Michael Karson, DHA, MBA President and CEO Before joining AgeWays, Michael served in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, holding executive-level positions at United Health Care, Henry Ford Health System, and Brookdale Senior Living. He has experience with Complex Care Management, Medicare/Medicaid Dual eligible population, Medicare Advantage models, PACE, capitated reimbursement programs, senior housing, integrated care, assisted living and memory care, and sub-acute rehabilitation. During the height of the Covid pandemic, Michael provided the ...
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