
More Health in Store
You may have talked to a SCAN Senior or Peer Advocate at an event, during a welcome call or on your birthday. These SCAN employees are also SCAN members and their job revolves around talking to other SCAN members. That means they know a thing or two about how a member can get the most from their SCAN benefits. Keep reading for tried-and-true tips from these SCAN “insiders”!
SCAN members wanting to get the most out of their Medicare Advantage plan need to know who to call and where to go when they have questions or need care.
The signs for flu shots went up before summer was over last year. But the new year doesn’t mean the end of flu season. Even if you’ve managed to avoid the flu so far, don’t take any chances! A case of the flu can easily turn into pneumonia or another serious health issue.
Did you know Original Medicare doesn’t include coverage for preventive and routine dental services? Learn about Medicare Advantage dental benefits that are available.
When you have diabetes, it can be challenging to eat during the holidays so that your blood sugar is under control. But you CAN do it! Take the quiz here for tips on how you can enjoy holiday feasts and control your blood sugar.
The facts are clear. Women who have regular mammograms are less likely to need surgery to remove a breast or to need chemotherapy and more likely to be cured. And now, thanks to mammograms and state-of-the-art cancer treatment, most women with early breast cancer are expected to be long-term survivors. And yet, some women still put off getting a mammogram. Let’s look at the reasons—and see why these excuses just don’t add up.
“You must accept certain things in life. That doesn’t mean you like them. But accepting them relieves you of resentment that can cause a lot of problems. Then you can move forward in a positive way.” —Cheryl M., SCAN member and Peer Advocate
If you’re a caregiver who feels more stress than good cheer during the holidays, consider trying these seven stress-busters to create a more joyful holiday season for you and your loved one.
Taking these five steps to protect your heart during the holidays will make it less likely you have a heart attack, stroke or other heart problems.
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period goes October 15 through December 7. Here are 5 resources that can help you prepare for enrollment and choose the plan that's right for you.
There’s more to being healthy than just seeing your doctor. That’s why your SCAN Medicare Advantage plan includes many extra benefits. We’ve listed some of the extra benefits here, along with the simple steps to get started using them.
There's a lot to consider when choosing Medicare coverage, especially with so many Medicare plans to choose from. If you're looking at your Medicare options, here's the information you need to know about Medicare Advantage.