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How do you pick a good hospital? Did you know Medicare’s Care Compare tool provides hospital quality star ratings? If you’re planning surgery or managing a health condition, comparing hospitals can help you make a more informed decision.

⭐ Overall star ratings
⭐ Patient satisfaction scores
⭐ Performance compared to national averages

Visit Medicare.gov/care-compare to explore your options.

Compare Hospitals Near You | Medicare Find Medicare-approved providers near you & compare care quality for nursing homes, doctors, hospitals, hospice centers, more. Official Medicare site.

Falls are one of the most common and serious risks facing older adults—but they are also one of the most preventable. Every year, millions of seniors experience a fall, and many of these incidents happen when no one else is around to help. Fall monitors, also known as personal emergency response systems, are changing that. These devices provide round-the-clock monitoring and instant access to help at the push of a button, and many now include automatic fall detection to contact help even if the user can’t. 🆘

While Original Medicare typically does not pay for fall monitors, many Medicare Advantage plans offer supplemental benefits that may help cover the cost. Medicare also provides preventive services—like annual wellness visits and fall-risk assessments—that work together with fall-monitor technology to keep seniors safer and more independent. 🏡

For older adults who want to stay in their homes longer, or for families wanting added peace of mind, a fall monitor can be a life-saving tool.

If you’re wondering what types of fall-prevention benefits your Medicare options may include, we can help you review your plan choices and understand what support is available.

Reach out today to explore your Medicare options and stay protected. 💬

Your HSA Is One of the Best Financial Accounts You're Probably Not Using

Why an HSA Might Be the Best Financial Account You're Not Using If you have a high-deductible health plan and no HSA, you're paying more in taxes than you need to. Here's how a Health Savings Account works and why starting early makes a big difference.

On Medicare and worried about expensive prescriptions? 💊

One option that can help is the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which allows people with Medicare Part D drug coverage to spread their out-of-pocket prescription costs into interest-free monthly payments instead of paying the full amount at the pharmacy. Unfortunately, this option is unknown to many Medicare beneficiaries.

It can be especially helpful in two common situations:

• At the beginning of the year, when Medicare drug plan deductibles reset and patients may face large upfront costs.
• After a new diagnosis, when someone suddenly needs high-cost medications and may not have planned for the expense.

Instead of paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars all at once, the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan allows those costs to be spread across the remaining months of the year. While it doesn’t reduce the total cost of medications, it can make those costs much easier to financially manage.

If you or a loved one are enrolled in Medicare Part D and expect high prescription drug costs, it may be worth asking your plan about the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.

Learn more:
https://www.medicare.gov/prescription-payment-plan

In Medicare Advantage plans, the "advance coverage decision" is a communication provided in advance of a service or procedure to inform you whether it will be covered according to the terms of your plan.

👁️ Glaucoma is sometimes called the “silent thief of sight.” That's because about half of people who have it don’t even know it, and vision loss is usually permanent. The early stages of glaucoma typically have no symptoms.

The only way to detect glaucoma early is through a painless eye exam. Medicare Part B covers a glaucoma screening once every 12 months if you’re at high risk. This includes those with diabetes or with a family history of glaucoma, as well as those of African American ancestry over 50 and of Hispanic ancestry over 65.

If you’re in a high-risk group, talk to your doctor about scheduling a screening.

Glaucoma screenings | Medicare Medicare covers screenings every 12 months for people at high risk for glaucoma. Learn more.