The Impact of Your “Healthcare Buckets”

posted December 2022 by Anne Jacoby

In life, we often refer to our “bucket lists.” But we rarely think about our “healthcare buckets” — especially as they relate to enjoying what has meaning to us and our loved ones. Since joining the team at Healthassist, Dianne and I meet every Tuesday morning at 7:00 AM to discuss each client for whom we provide project… Read on…

Clarifying Common Medicare Misconceptions

posted November 2022 by Dianne Savastano

Medicare began in 1965. Since then, it has continued to evolve. Significant changes were made in 2010 with the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Additional changes occurred more recently with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. And so I am not surprised that many people are unaware of all the nuances. However, there are… Read on…

Preparing for Upcoming Outpatient Surgery

posted October 2022 by Dianne Savastano

Years ago, when I worked as a surgical nurse, things were different. Patients came into the hospital the night before surgery and a major component of their pre-operative care was the education we provided to both the patient and their family (Care Partner). The content included what to expect and, more importantly, what they… Read on…

The Changing Cost of Prescription Drugs Under Medicare

posted September 2022 by Dianne Savastano

At Healthassist, we conduct detailed analyses for our clients that identify the out-of-pocket cost (co-pay or co-insurance amounts) for the prescription drug component of Medicare – Part D. Whether they choose a separate Part D prescription drug plan or a retiree or Medicare Advantage Plan that includes Part D coverage, we help our clients… Read on…

Returning to Work After Medicare Enrollment

posted July 2022 by Dianne Savastano

Thanks to the type of work I do, I am often asked questions about Medicare during the course of casual conversation. I always hesitate to reply, since given all the nuances and situation-specific considerations, there is no single answer that applies across the board. So, I often start my response with, “It depends. ”Nowhere is… Read on…

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