Health

  • Published on May 29th, 2010

Medicare Advantage Plans

by Rebecca Keiffert
AMAC Members save with Medicare Advantage

A look at Medicare – America’s federal health insurance program – and Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare, The United States health insurance program created in 1965, is for people age 65 or older, people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and people any age with End-Stage Renal Disease.  Medicare is run by CMS, The Centers for Read More

  • Published on March 23rd, 2010

Health Savings Accounts

by The Association of Mature American Citizens

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) were passed into law in 2003 and became effective January 1, 2004.  They were created with the intent to give you more control over your own healthcare decisions and lower your overall cost – without compromising quality and choice. Simply put, an HSA is a tax-favored savings account designed to pay Read More

  • Published on February 16th, 2010

AMAC Updates Health Care Proposal Based on Member Feedback

by The Association of Mature American Citizens

We’re listening, and we hear you loud and clear! Because of the overwhelming response to the release of AMAC’s Health Care proposal and the many suggestions received, AMAC has removed the requirements that coverage would be mandated. In the original proposal, coverage would have been required for individuals who have no coverage and for employee’s Read More

  • Published on January 25th, 2010

The Low Cost Solution to Providing Healthcare

by The Association of Mature American Citizens

Now that the “People’s Revolt” has reached Massachusetts with the election of Scott Brown as Senator, a sensible Health Care alternative plan must be found. Please take a look at how AMAC’s plan compares to the other proposals. The AMAC solution provides changes in our Health Care System that will result in all citizens being covered.  Read More

  • Published on July 23rd, 2009

Health Insurance Options After Age 65

by Joseph Battaglia and Rosamaria DaSilva
You are turning 65, what are your health insurance options?

Congratulations! You are turning 65. You’ve worked hard for many years, and with that comes new opportunities and choices on how you can receive your health insurance coverage.  After all, you’ve earned these benefits, and deserve to enjoy the next good years of your life, resting assured that you have chosen the right coverage. So Read More

  • Published on February 27th, 2009

WebMD Provides AMAC Members with a Healthy Dose of Information

by The Association of Mature American Citizens
WebMD Provides AMAC Members with a wealth of information.

A recent study of 1,836 subjects over a 10 year period found that drinking fruit and vegetable juices reduced the chance of Alzheimer’s Disease by 76%. The study was published in the journal of American Medicine and showed those who drank juices more than 3 times a week had a significant reduction in the risk Read More