Running Low on Food? Where to Find Help Near You, Step by Step
From 211 and food pantries to SNAP, WIC and senior meals, here is where to start when money for food runs short, and what to say when you call.
Chuck Kinney
Prior Authorization: How to Keep Your Care From Getting Stuck
What prior authorization is, how to spot it early, how long decisions can take, and what to do if your plan says no.
Epilepsy Awareness Month: Seizure First Aid Anyone Can Learn
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Learn simple seizure first aid, what not to do, and when to call 911.
ER, Urgent Care, or a Call to the Nurse Line? How to Plan Before You Need It
What the ER and urgent care are each for, who to call when you’re unsure, your ER rights, and a plan to make today.
Your First Video Visit: How to Get Ready for a Telehealth Appointment
Simple steps for before, during, and after a telehealth visit, from testing your setup to protecting your privacy.
“This Is Not a Bill”: How to Read Your Explanation of Benefits or Medicare Summary Notice
A plain-language guide to EOBs and Medicare Summary Notices, and a simple four-point check to catch billing mistakes.
COPD Awareness Month: Make a Flare-Up Action Plan Before You Need It
A green, yellow, and red zone plan made with your care team can take the guesswork out of a bad COPD breathing day.
National Diabetes Month: The Free Program That Can Help You Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Told your blood sugar is “a little high”? Learn how the Diabetes Prevention Program works, who qualifies, and how Medicare covers it.
When Shorter Days Bring You Down: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder
Feel low every fall and winter? Learn what seasonal affective disorder is, which treatments to ask about, and how to start the conversation.
Not Ready to Leave the Hospital? How a Medicare Fast Appeal Works
Feel like you’re being discharged too soon? Learn how Medicare’s fast appeal works, the key deadlines, and what to say when you call.