By George W. Chapman These are bills sent to you by providers who, unbeknownst to you, are non-participating providers in your insurance plan. They
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For this month’s article, I’m reviewing a hodgepodge of miscellaneous tips for common problems. By Eva Briggs Ticks Summertime is here and ticks are
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By Deborah Banikowski District Manager, Syracuse For young people whose parent dies, Social Security is here. Losing a parent is both emotionally painful and
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By George W. Chapman Thanks in large part to Vermont senator and presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, “Medicare For All” — or universal healthcare —