Robin Cruson
 
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM PNEUMONIA AND OTHER INFECTIONS
Did you know that 900,000 Americans get pneumonia every year? Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by pneumococcal disease, which can also cause blood...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Aug 17 2015
Medicare Part B Rates Could Increase!
Unless the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services intervenes, some Medicare beneficiaries will face a steep increase in their 2016 premiums. Medicare’s...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Aug 6 2015
Help! I Have a Disability and I Want to Enroll in Medicare
You’ve just been diagnosed with a disability and may qualify for Medicare. Now what? The type of disability has everything to do with when your coverage begins,...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Aug 5 2015
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment unlikely for 2016!
High-income retirees could see net benefits decline as their Medicare premiums rise It looks like Social Security recipients will not see a...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Aug 4 2015
Health screenings save men’s lives
Are you the type of guy who puts off doing a task and later wishes he’d just done it? If you’re a man with Medicare, now’s the time to talk with your doctor...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Aug 4 2015
Choosing a home health agency just got easier
Are you the kind of shopper who reads reviews or looks at ratings before you make a purchase? Wouldn’t it be helpful to have the same kind of ratings when...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Aug 3 2015
For African-American Women, Diabetes Education May Need New Focus
Posted by Medicare Made Clear Uncontrolled diabetes can cost people their eye sight, toes, and feet, or even their lives. African-American women run a high...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 31 2015
Where’s My Original Medicare Card?
Posted by Medicare Made Clear When will your red, white and blue Original Medicare member card arrive in the mail? It depends on a number of factors....
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 30 2015
Is it Skin Cancer or Just a Mole?
Posted by Medicare Made Clear Have you ever noticed a strange spot on your skin and wondered if you should get it checked out? If you have a strange lump,...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 29 2015
How to Transition From the Health Marketplace to Medicare
by Medicare Made Clear Did you buy your health insurance through the Health Marketplace? If you did, you’ll be happy to know it won’t affect you at all...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 28 2015
Say Bye-Bye to Social Security Numbers on Medicare Cards
Posted by Medicare Made Clear Have you heard the news? The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will start removing Social Security numbers from...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 27 2015
BREAKING NEWS: BlueCross BlueShield of Texas eliminating PPO plans
News Alert – July 23, 2015 Individual/Consumer Markets What to Expect for 2106 Open Enrollment Plans "On Monday, the Texas Department of Insurance gave...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 24 2015
Pharmacy Loyalty Programs vs the Medicare Donut Hole
Some pharmacies offer customer loyalty cards that may help you save money on prescription drugs. You may be able to get your medication for less than your...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 6 2015
How Do TRICARE® and Medicare Work Together?
TRICARE ® is the health care program that serves uniformed service members, retirees and their families worldwide. Medicare is a federal health care program...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jul 2 2015
Picking a Primary Care Provider for Yourself or a Loved One
You might not think about a doctor until you need one. But a relationship with a primary care physician who serves as your first point of contact might help...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jun 30 2015
4 Questions to Ask Before Making the Move to a Retirement Community
by Colin Milner, CEO, International Council on Active Aging Retirement communities are a living option welcomed by all kinds of people today. Outdated...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jun 29 2015
Senior Center Membership May Mean a Happier, Healthier Life
Senior Centers are an important part of many communities. In the United States alone, there are approximately 11,000 senior centers that serve about one...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jun 28 2015
How to Avoid Paying More for Prescription Drug Coverage
If you've got a chronic condition that requires a lot of medication, chances are you've got your prescription drug plan figured out. If you're in tip-top shape...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jun 26 2015
A Medicare Moment
Medicare Moment by Len Barend I met with a couple late last year who owned a retail business with about eight employees and had group health coverage. We...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Jun 12 2015
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS COMING SOON – DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHANGE?
As the days get shorter and the nights get cooler, you can already see the leaves starting to change. Like the changing leaves, the fall also brings your chance...
Cruson Insurance Agency     Oct 6 2014
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