Health & Insurance
Information

As you age, we can help you with access to the latest, reliable, easy-to-use information that helps you take control of your health.

  MEDICARE  
 

Medicare health insurance provided by the federal government covers people age 65 or older or some younger people with disabilities.

 
 
  Get Medicare information to make educated health care decisions
 
     
  MEDIGAP  
 

Medigap health insurance policies are sold by private insurance companies following federal/state laws to help cover what Medicare doesn't.

 
 
  Find Medicare supplemental health insurance information
 
     
  MEDICAID  
 

Medicaid is insurance offered by the federal and state governments to help low-income people of all ages pay for medical and long-term care. Medicaid can also help those who need to pay for nursing homes.

 
 
  Get the Medicaid basics from The Health Policy Institute of Ohio
 
     
  PRESCRIPTION DRUGS  
 

Online consumer guide that helps find effective and affordable drugs and gives you access to comparative information about the effectiveness and safety of medicines.

 
 
 

AARP information on prescription drugs & pricing

  Alphabetical listing of prescription drugs & facts at WebMd
  Medicare.gov explains Medicare prescription drug coverage
 
     
  LONG-TERM CARE  
 

Long-term care services go beyond medical care and nursing care used by people who have disabilities or chronic illnesses.

 
 
 

Learn about long-term care costs, trends and information from AARP

  Long-term care information from AARP and Metlife
  Get information from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
 
     
  PRIVATE INSURANCE  
 

If you don't qualify for group health insurance, most insurance companies provide individual/private health insurance plans that you can purchase.

 
 
 

Private insurance information from Ohio Department of Insurance

  AARP explains private insurance
 
     
  CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT  
 

Pain that continues longer than three months is considered chronic pain, and is not a normal part of aging. Successfully manage it and your quality of life can significantly improve.

 
 
 

Learn about chronic pain management from WebMd

  Senior Health's basics about chronic pain management
  American Geriatrics technical article about chronic pain management
 
     
  DAY TO DAY HEALTH  
 

Fitness, cosmetic surgery, arthritis -- everyone regardless of lifestage has challenges or needs for staying active and healthy.

 
 
  Arthritis Foundation provides information and resources about all forms of the disease
  Fitness, menopause, cosmetic surgery and more for Senior Health
 

Health information for seniors from A to Z

  Basic senior information from bones & joints to nutrition and exercise
  Harvard Medical School 's senior health page
 
     
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