Rachel Garner, Licensed Insurance Broker

National Vietnam War Veterans Day - March 29 We commemorate and honor all the men and women who fought during the Vietnam War.

Playing jacks...a great childhood memory!

True! But this was my favorite game as a child!!! 😂 We used golf balls when we lost the rubber ball! 😂

‘I was angry because that's taxpayer money': Family's warning after getting unexpected Medicare bill One woman said she hopes exposing the problem could spur people to report erroneous bills that might be Medicare fraud. Her charges appear to be a facet of the vast and lucrative nationwide industry of improper Medicare billing that costs billions in taxpayer dollars each year.

Kids today will never know the THRILL of this magic book :)

Medicare covers many preventative screenings too.

What Is the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit? What Seniors Need to Know If you’re age 65+, the Annual Wellness Visit is a free yearly benefit you don’t want to overlook. Learn what it is and what you can expect at your appointment.

Don't mess with Medicare!

Feds recovered $5 billion in healthcare fraud cases in 2021 It was the largest amount of money ever recovered by the HHS and DOJ's fraud and abuse enforcement program.

Not what most of us might have thought, right?

Medicare Part B premium reduction won’t happen this year Medicare officials have determined that a mid-year change is not feasible, despite significant cost savings related to coverage of Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Advocacy Briefing: How the CMS Best Price Rule Harms Patient Assistance Programs. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Copay assistance provides a safety net to help patients afford and adhere to medically-necessary medications. But, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Best Price Rule, finalized by the Trump Administration in 2020, threatens patient access to these critical programs. If implemented, t...

The struggle to hear well is so difficult for those with hearing loss. If you are experiencing these symptoms, an insurance plan with hearing benefits that helps to cover the cost of hearing aids may be important for you to have.

Hearing Loss and the Dementia Connection | Johns Hopkins Cochlear Center director Frank R. Lin explains why hearing loss has been linked to cognitive issues like dementia.

I Am Turning 65 This Year. When Should I Apply For Medicare? It might be best to enroll during the 7-month window known as the initial enrollment period. This begins 3 months before your 65th birthday.

There are so many ways to volunteer in your community. Not only does it feel really good to help those in need and beneficial to your own well-being, but some Medicare Advantage plans even reward you with points that you can redeem for a gift card.

National Volunteer Month — April If you’ve ever volunteered in your life, pat yourself on the back because now is the time to celebrate that.

Drug pricing is set by Pharmacy Benefit Managers, the middleman between pharmaceutical companies and insurance company.

Pharmacy Benefit Managers and Their Role in Drug Spending Pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, large employers, and other payers.

Is Your Brain Foggy? Here Are Five Ways to Clear It Studies are finding that isolation, stress, and uncertainty can cause forgetfulness and disorganization. Here’s what to do about it.

Remember when the line was busy and there was no re-dial?!

National Landline Telephone Day — March 10 Remember when phones were left at home because they were attached to the house?

6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older Healthy eating begins with you! This infographic provides older adults with six ways they can eat well and improve their nutrition as they age.

Oral Health for Older Americans | Adult Oral Health | Basics | Division of Oral Health | CDC Oral Health for Older Americans