Best and Worst States for Elderly Healthcare
Older Americans are increasingly seeking affordable, quality healthcare, with 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every…
Michael LaPick
Healthcare Writer
About
Michael LaPick is a Health Insurance/Medicare writer/researcher for HealthCare.com and its web properties.
Experience
Previously, he has written investigative stories for the Poughkeepsie Journal and WAMC NPR Albany, keeping an eye on how Americans spend their money.
Latest Articles by Michael LaPick
Over One-Third of Seniors Won’t Go Maskless Till 2022: Survey
Over one-third (36%) of Americans age 65 and over aren’t comfortable taking off their masks…
Updated on: September 10th, 2024
Anxiety, Depression and COVID-19
How a year of pandemic harmed the most elderly Americans’ mental health The COVID-19 pandemic…
Updated on: September 10th, 2024
Medicare Decisions More Likely Made by Men: Survey
Key findings Among Medicare recipients 65 and older, men (76%) are more likely than women…
Updated on: September 10th, 2024
A Quarter of Medicare Enrollees Don’t Understand Plans Well: Survey
Key Findings 29% of U.S. adults aged 65 or older do not fully understand their…
Updated on: October 21st, 2024
Survey: Healthcare Costs Loom Large Among Women Medicare Recipients
Women on Medicare worry more than men about their ability to pay future healthcare costs….
Updated on: September 10th, 2024
Survey: Nearly 6 in 10 elderly Medicare recipients concerned by future healthcare costs
Elderly Americans are worried about their ability to afford healthcare. That’s the result of a…
Updated on: September 10th, 2024
Does Medicare Cover Eyeglasses and Vision Care?
An estimated 92% of Medicare enrollees wear eyeglasses,1 yet Medicare Part A and B, or…
Updated on: February 17th, 2025
When Is Medicare Primary Insurance and When is it Secondary?
While Original Medicare is the only insurance for some beneficiaries, it’s also common to have…
Updated on: October 15th, 2024
Will Medicare Pay for Hearing Aids and Exams?
It’s frustrating when you can’t communicate well with friends and family. Hearing loss can even…