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First Lady Michelle Obama was promoting healthy eating in a visit to Tampa recently. Eating more fruits and vegetables was part of Mrs. Obama talk, as well as replacing fats like butter and lard with olive or canola oil. Read More

Just because you've decided to eat healthy doesn't mean you have to break your budget. This article offers several tips that help you to shop smart and stay within your budget, yet buy healthy foods. My favorite one is "don't shop while you're hungry". How often have you been shopping and you...

I just got my 2012 Wellcare forumlary in the mail the other day and they are changing one of my drugs from tier 1 to tier 2. So looking at my overall drug costs and premium costs I am thinking of leaving Wellcare in favor of another Prescription Drug Program. I have been satisfied with...

Diabetes kills more people annually than breast cancer and aids combined. Bet you didn't know that did you? So it's important to get the facts about diabetes and learn how to prevent or control diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association over 23 million Americans have diabetes...

Greg thanks for your reply. I am sure that the agent I had contacted was trying to push me to a higher price plan rather than the one I was interested in. I know that most agents are honest and would not do that, but like any profession there are a few that spoil it for the rest. Again, to...

Well I found out that the only way you can sign up for Medicare premium payments by EFT is to call Medicare and ask them to send you the forms. In about 2 weeks you get the forms in the mail then you complete them and send them to Medicare, along with a voided check. Why can't they just put...

Since I got my medicare card and have paid for the first 3 months by check, I now want to medicare to withdraw their payment by electronics funds transfer from my banking account. I have looked online and do not find the instructions for this, or a form to complete or anything. Anyone know a...

I think health care costs are higher overall under Medicare not because of the individuals covered under the program but because of the Doctors and Hospitals that "work the system". Many clinics and practices are set up with Medicare in mind and unnecessary procedures and test are performed...

I can't understand why a drug could be so expensive either. $93,000 for 1 treatment??? :huh:

Sure you can enroll online! I enrolled completely online for the AARP Medigap supplement program. It took about 10 days to get approved and everything went very smoothly. I did contact an agent prior to doing the online enrollment but the agent kept trying to push me to the higher premium F...

A woman's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months, yet she stayed by his bedside every single day. When he came to, he motioned for her to come nearer. As she sat by him, he said, "You know what? You have been with me all through the bad times. When I got fired, you...

I just signed up for Medicare Part D and I was amazed at the different prices for drugs charged. I was also confused as why some companies list a certain drug as tier 1, while another company had it as tier 2, which meant it cost a good bit more with that company. Bottom line is that you need...

Good one! We all know someone like Mildred don't we?

I am not sure how I feel about this newest Medicare proposal. Two things I am concerned about: 1. If they limit the Medigap companies from paying any of the deductible and limit their coverage after the deductible is met to one half, then that will discourage many people from buying Medigap...

From healthy food choices to trying new ideas, the below article makes helpful suggestions that will make you healthier and happier this summer. It also offers an interesting coconut pudding recipe. Read Article