One important thing to know from anyone receiving Federal benefits is that by March 1, 2013 you need to switch to Direct Deposit.
Tag: seniors
In the aftermath of Sandy
In the aftermath of Sandy Many New Jerseyans were affected by Hurricane Sandy, a number of them seniors. In the past two weeks since then we‚Äôve seen many images of destruction and heard many stories of days without power. If you are still in need of assistance as you recover from the damage Sandy left […]
Flu Season 2012
Seasonal (or common) influenza is a respiratory illness that can be spread from person to person and is caused by human influenza viruses.¬† WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE FLU? Fever Cough Sore Throat Body Aches Headache Flu season usually runs from October until May. The CDC recommends that you get a flu shot before […]
Medicare Billing Issues- Be Informed
Being an educated patient is your best defense
Fraud is still out there.
Scammers continue to target seniors.
Medicare Advantage- Beware of scare tactics
What is Medicare Advantage? Medicare Advantage plans are private plans offered by insurance companies to replace your traditional Medicare benefits.
Boomer Alert: CDC Recommends Hepatitis C Screenings
Boomer Alert: CDC Recommends Hepatitis C Screenings The number of Americans dying from Hepatitis C related diseases nearly doubled from 1999 to 2007. And one in 30 baby boomers have been infected and might not even know it. These statistics come to us from the CDC who is now urging that baby boomers get tested […]
Foundation’s Annual Fall Event and Honoree Dinner Announced!
Foundation‚Äôs Annual Fall Event and Honoree Dinner Announced! The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) will hold its 5th Annual Fall Fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The event will begin with a 2 pm Matinee at the George Street Playhouse to see the production, One Slight Hitch. The show is written by The […]
Many Considerations Regarding Social Security Benefits, Who Knew?
Many Considerations Regarding Social Security Benefits, Who Knew? File and Suspend. Sounds like orders for a top secret spy. But no, it is a term used in the world of Social Security benefits. File and suspend means that someone can apply for their Social Security Retirement benefits but then suspend receiving their payments. Why? Well […]
Communication
“But when I call my kids and grandkids they don’t call me back, so I have to use e-mail.”