NEW GUIDELINES HELP SENIORS LOWER THEIR MEDICARE COSTS On January 1, 2020 the income and asset limits for the Medicare Savings Programs, also called Mass Health Buy-In, increased. It’s estimated that an additional 40,000 people across the commonwealth will now…
The Boston Regional SHINE Program at Ethos is fueled by volunteers, and Ann Tomsho is a volunteer who goes above and beyond! When Ann retired from her career in nursing, she was looking for volunteer opportunities that would be challenging….
In just one year, Arnold and Golda Kagan have given over 500 hours to helping Boston’s seniors! When Arnold Kagan retired three years ago, he was grateful for the Medicare counseling assistance he and his wife, Golda, received through the…
Congress has proposed cutting funding to the Medicare State Health Insurance Assistance Program which funds the SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) program here at Ethos. As you know, the SHINE program ensures that Massachusetts elderly and disabled…
Alan Gaynor lives in the Back Bay and volunteers with Ethos’ SHINE program. Once a week, Alan spends his day in Ethos’ office counseling Medicare beneficiaries on their healthcare options. For the city of Boston, Ethos hosts The SHINE…
A great crowd gathered at English High School in Jamaica Plain for a free Medicare Benefits Workshop. The event was sponsored by JP@Home, a new aging-in-place initiative of Ethos. JP@Home helps Jamaica Plain residents remain in their own homes as…
Laura appreciates the services to which her One Care plan, Tufts Health Plan – Network Health, has connected her. With One Care, she has Meals on Wheels, a new doctor that is close to home, phone services, and a…
Secretary of Elder Affairs Ann Hartstein addresses SHINE counselors from the Boston region an their annual open enrollment training. Medicare’s upcoming annual Open Enrollment Period runs from Wednesday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, Dec. 7. According to , a Henry J….
It’s that time of year again! If you have a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (also known as a Part D Medication plan) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving information from your plan by the end…
Need help with prescription drug costs? Prescription Advantage may be your answer! Prescription Advantage is a state-run program which helps many seniors pay for their prescription drugs. Eligibility is based on income only and there is no asset limit! Who…
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