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When to sign up for Medicare

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Most people sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they’re first eligible, typically at age 65. It’s important to sign up promptly to avoid gaps in coverage or late enrollment penalties. However, if you’re already covered through an employer group health plan, it might make sense to sign up for Medicare later or delay Part B. If you are age 65 or older and receive Social Security benefits, you will be automatically enrolled in Part A. The 3 enrollment periods 1. When you’re turning 65 This is the “Initial Enrollment Period,” and ...

Energy- and cost- efficient ideas to upgrade your home

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Energy bills are likely among the largest expenses for homeowners, but you can take ac- tion to lower those costs. During a remodel, a certified contractor can help you make smart decisions when it comes to selecting appliances, windows and insulation for your projects. Though upgrades made with efficiency in mind can vary depending on the climate you live in, the biggest energy users are typically the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and water heater, all of which make up about 60% of a typical home’s energy budget. Learn how you can reduce your home’s energy ...

No shows and Drive to Care

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MARQUETTE — Regardless of your age, if you have an appointment with a healthcare provider and you miss the appointment, you could be considered a No Show. Not a preferred label or category to be in. Some providers have a system where if that happens more than a few times, then you are not ...

College tuition has fallen significantly at many schools

Wednesday: Learning

BOSTON — The cost of college keeps spiraling ever higher, right? Not necessarily. New research indicates students are paying significantly less to attend public universities than they were a decade ago. And tuition increases at private colleges have finally slowed after years of hefty ...

Talk with the Doc: Unites States of America fun facts

Tuesday: Health

Let me now review for you what I consider to be some interesting and informative fun facts and history about our great United States of America. I truly believe it is very important for all of us to learn and to occasionally recall the history of our great nation. It is also very important that we teach all our children about the history of the United States so they can also appreciate what so many did to create our great nation. How many United Stated Capital Cities are named after Presidents of the United States? There are four and here they are in alphabetical order. 1) Jackson, ...

Health Matters: Foot type important to musculoskeletal health

Tuesday: Health

Humans come in innumerable shapes and sizes, applicable to so many parts of the human anatomy, side to side and top to bottom. And it’s down there at the bottom upon which the weight of the human body rests. Our feet are even entrusted with the task of propelling us through space, also known as walking. How well they do this job depends greatly on the person’s foot type, which is (predictably) primarily dependent on their genetics. There are two basic categories of pathologic foot type: supinated or pronated. Apparently, only about 20 percent of the population has a normal foot ...