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Medicare and Your Workforce: Essential Guidance for HR Professionals
Employees nearing age 65, or those eligible due to disability, often have questions about Medicare. HR professionals play a vital role in helping them understand enrollment timing, coverage coordination, and plan choices to avoid costly penalties or gaps.
Apr 92 min read


Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day: Simple Ways Seniors Can Join the Fun
Every year on March 17, people around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little extra green, a lot of Irish spirit, and time spent with friends and family. While the holiday is often associated with parades and lively festivities, it can also be a wonderful opportunity for seniors to enjoy meaningful traditions, social connection, and a bit of seasonal fun.
For older adults—especially those living in senior communities or receiving in-home support—St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 132 min read


Senior Health and Retirement Services recently celebrated our one-year anniversary at our Colchester location!
We are so grateful to be part of this wonderful community and to serve the seniors and families of Colchester. A big thank-you to...
Sep 27, 20251 min read


John Pitarra Joins NABIP-CT Board of Directors
Congratulations to John Pitarra who recently joined NABIP-CT's Board of Directors! NABIP's is committed to the "professional development of its members to meet the health and welfare insurance needs of their clients."
Jul 14, 20251 min read


Senior Health and Retirement Services Recognized as the Top Agency in Connecticut by CarePartners of CT
This achievement is a true team effort—with many of our team members also receiving individual recognition. Every single person played a...
May 16, 20251 min read


Updated Medicare Drug Prices: First 10 Negotiated Medications
The first 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation now have updated prices. This graphic provides a detailed overview of the new...
Aug 23, 20241 min read


First Selectman Welcomes Senior Health and Retirement Services to Colchester!
On Wednesday, Colchester's First Selectman Bernie Dennler joined Mark Macrina to celebrate the grand opening of our latest office at 392...
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Attention USPS Retirees: What You Need to Know about the 2022 Postal Reform Act
Starting in January 2025, the implementation of the Postal Service Reform Act will bring about significant changes for retired postal...
Jun 10, 20241 min read


The Inflation Reduction Act Continues to Phase in with Big Changes in 2025
If you have any questions or need assistance looking up the most cost-effective Medicare prescription options for 2025, feel free to...
Jun 7, 20241 min read


The First 10 Drugs Up for Price Negotiations
The cost of prescription drugs in the United States has been a topic of concern for many years. Various proposals and acts have been...
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Get Started with Medicare: Your Initial Enrollment Period
Take a look at this informational video about understanding your Medicare initial enrollment period. Please contact Senior Health and...
Jul 24, 20231 min read


Senior Health and Retirement Services Reaches Platinum Status with United Healthcare!
Senior Health and Retirement Services wants to recognize the efforts of our entire team as our agency reached platinum status with...
Mar 3, 20231 min read


In the News: How Would the Prescription Drug Provisions in the Senate Reconciliation Proposal Affect
Something to keep an eye on this could be a tremendous help to many Seniors. We all can agree that prescription drug cost can put many in...
Aug 2, 20221 min read


Order Your Free At-Home Covid Tests
Did you know you can order FREE at-home Covid tests from Medicare.gov? Every U.S. household can get up to 3 orders of at-home, rapid...
Jun 6, 20221 min read


Press Release: CMS Proposes Updates to Reduce Barriers to Coverage, Simplify Medicare Enrollment
Press release in CMS.gov Proposed rule would create Special Enrollment Periods, reduce gaps in Medicare coverage and improve...
May 13, 20221 min read


Medicare Basics: 7 Things It Does Not Cover
We recently came across this great article in "Travel Awaits" that we wanted to share with you all. "As many of us approach the age of...
Mar 21, 20221 min read


The Story of Medicare: A Timeline
Written and produced by the Kaiser Family Foundation, The Story of Medicare: A Timeline serves as a visual timeline of Medicare’s...
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Two big hurdles keep many Americans from saving for retirement
Article in Yahoo! Money For many Americans, saving for retirement is a luxury. More than one-third of Americans say they’ve never had a...
Feb 17, 20221 min read


We've moved!
Sr. Health and Retirement Services moves to Madison, CT We are so excited to announce that we have moved to Madison! Our new office is...
Feb 17, 20221 min read
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