Understanding Your Medicare Options

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Understanding Your Medicare Options
Upon becoming 65 years
of age, you will likely
begin receiving multiple
packets and phone calls
offering information
about your Medicare
options. The basic tips
below can help you more
easily select a lifelong,
worry-free plan that best
fits your particular needs.
Understanding Medicare
Medicare Part A
(Hospital Insurance) Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, care in a skilled
nursing facility, hospice care,
and some home health care.
Medicare Part B
(Medical Insurance) - Part B
covers certain doctors’ services,
outpatient care, medical supplies,
and preventive services.
Medicare Part C
(Medicare Advantage Plans) - A
Medicare Advantage Plan is a type
of Medicare health plan offered by a
private company that contracts with
Medicare to provide you with all
your Part A and Part B benefits.
Medicare Part D
(prescription drug coverage) - Part D
adds prescription drug coverage
311 E. First Street
Ferdinand, IN 47532
Phone: 812.367.2299
Fax: 812.367.2078
www.scenichillshs.com
October 2014
Before Considering
Medicare Advantage
Before considering Medicare
Advantage or other coverage other
than Traditional Medicare, or
before Adding additional Coverage,
consider these 8 points:
Coverage: How well does the plan
cover the services you need?
Your other coverage: If you have
other types of health or prescription
drug coverage, make sure you
understand how that coverage
works with Medicare.
Costs: How much are your premiums,
deductibles, and other costs? Is there
a yearly limit on what you could pay
out-of-pocket for medical services?
Doctor and hospital choice: Do your
doctors accept the coverage? Do you
have to choose your hospital and
health care providers from a network?
Prescription drugs: Do you need to join
a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan?
Will you pay a penalty if you join a
drug plan later? What will your prescription drugs cost under each plan?
Quality of care: Are you satisfied with
your medical care?
Convenience: Where are the doctor’s
offices? Can you get your prescriptions
by mail? Is the pharmacy you use in
the plan’s network?
Travel: Will the plan cover you if
you travel to another state or outside
the U.S.?
Know the Facts About
Medicare Advantage
It’s important to get balanced information before considering a Medicare
Advantage Plan. Do not rely only on
the company or representative who is
selling you the policy. Seek information from a third party.
To help you determine if traditional
Medicare is the best option for you,
take a look at the following websites
to gather information:
Medicare:
www.cms.gov/Center/Special-Topic/
Open-Enrollment-Center.html
AARP: www.search.aarp.org/
browse?Ntt=medicare%20advantage
Elder Law Answers:
www.elderlawanswers.com/search/
medicare%20advantage
SeniorMark.com:
www.seniormark.com/
Medicare Open Enrollment is October
15th – December 7th, and is when all
people with Medicare can change their
Medicare health plan and prescription
drug coverage for 2015. Be an informed
consumer – before you select a Medicare
Advantage Plan, be sure you understand
the limitations of this coverage. For
more information or for insurance
consultation, please contact a member
of our Business Office staff today.
Happy Birthday!
Residents
Betty L.
Marcella B.
Stephen S.
Kathleen R.
Phyllis M.
Irene B.
Diane K.
Elfrieda L.
Staff
Jeri W.
Kim O.
Thomas R.
Sharon L.
Megan K.
Pam S.
Kim F.
Valarie T.
Shania D.
Jeanie P.
October 02
October 05
October 14
October 15
October 26
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October 27
October 29
October 12
October 14
October 15
October 16
October 20
October 21
October 23
October 25
October 26
October 28
Out and About
We all enjoyed a wonderful meal
at the Overlook in Leavenworth.
Eating Catfish and watching
barges go up and down the river.
Volunteer News
Would you like to volunteer? If so
please call the Life Enrichment
Department and someone
will help give guidance and
information. Call (812) 367-2299.
Beauty Shop News
Debby will be out of the beauty
Shop October and November
2014 due to surgery. Wanda
Hendrix will be standing in
for Debby during her absence.
All appointments and billing
will stay the same.
Executive Director Corner
It was one
of those fine
October days
free from summer’s heat and haze.
It was one of those fine October
days when the sky’s so clear you
can see the moon through the
atmosphere at midday.
It was one of those fine October
days when the trees sport yellow
and red instead of everyday
summer green.
It was one of those fine October
days when one draws a deep
breath and is grateful to be a
resident on this earth.
– Robert Green
I think everyone I know loves
October! It is a beautiful month
and soon the holidays with all its
busyness will be upon us. October
Smile of
the Month
Summer makes you
think of fresh fruits and
vegetables at a farmers
market. Our own cook,
Lek grows produce
and makes baked
goods for the farmers
market every year. She
brought in the farmers
market to our residents,
they got to taste items
before picking out want
they wanted. Thank
you Leek for giving
our residents this
wonderful experience.
is a time, as the poet writes, when
we can draw a deep breath and be
grateful. This month Scenic Hills
will take part in the annual retreat
which originated from this campus, I believe. It was a great idea
for the residents but our leadership team was also a benefactor.
So much so that we plan to carry
on this tradition each year.
The Life Enrichment Team has
many great activities planned for
the campus as always, so be sure
to reference your calendars and
our Life Share Monitors.
As always, Please know how grateful I am to be here with you and
your families. That is something
that I never take for granted!
Cindi Lents,
Executive Director
Live a Dream
We continue to make dreams come
true for our residents. We would
like to share some photos of recent
granted wishes.
(left) Ardie G. went gambling at French Lick.
(right) Chopper was honorary guest
at Heritage Hills football game Helen
enjoyed a night of dancing and sharing
her birthday with family.
Sunday Brunch
Will be held on October 19th
from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
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Family members from halls
200 and 400 from 11:00-12:00
Family members from halls
100 and 300 from 12:00-1:00
Please call in and make reservations
Themed Dinner
We held a night at the Caribbean
on September 19th.With colorful
shirts and fun filled activities.
Reminding about past cruises and
dreams of others.
Henry F. having a great time at the Overlook.
Taste of Town
Will be on October 28th Turtle
Soup from the Legion
Did You Know. . . ?
You can read the campus newsletter
on line rather than receiving it in
the mail? Please follow the campus
link www.scenichillhs.com.
The T.V. Room can be reserved
for Birthdays, small parties etc.
Please contact Anna Faulkenburg
Life Enrichment Director at
812-367-2299
p
t
Diane K. went swimming
or the first time in her life.
Ray H. loves to go fishing
and eating them too!
Happy Hour is weekly at 3:30 p.m.
in the main dining room. Please
come and join in the fun
311 E. First Street
Ferdinand, IN 47532
Phone: 812.367.2299
Fax: 812.367.2078
www.scenichillshs.com
A Trilogy Health Services Community
A monthly newsletter serving the residents
of Scenic Hills Care Center
Cindi Lents
Executive Director
Tanya Stewart, RN
Director of Health Services
Billie Jo Horn, RN
Assistant Director of Health Services
Cheryl Hoffman, RN
MDS Coordinator
Marievelyn Powers
Director of Food Services
Anna Faulkenburg
Life Enrichment Director
Lois Chapman, LPN
Director of Social Services
Theresa Hulsman
Community Services Rep/Marketing
Jane Seifert, RN
Medical Records
Kim Oxley
Business Office Manager
Jill Morrison, OTR
Director of Therapy Services
Eric Klem
Director of Plant Operations
Susie Dooley
Director of Environmental Services
We strive to provide the best
customer service and quality
care for our residents. Our
Department Leaders are here to
solve any concerns you may have.
In the event that you need further
assistance with any unresolved
concerns, we encourage you to call
the Divisional Vice President or
our Compliance Line. Rey Nevarez,
Divisional Vice President:
Rey.Nevarez@trilogyhs.com
Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618,
ext. 2800; or comply@trilogyhs.com
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