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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
2201 Cason Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765.447.4102
Fax: 765.447.7386
www.stmaryhcc.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.
November
Happy Birthday!
Residents
10/04 Patricia R.
10/12 Marilyn B.
10/26 Norma D.
10/30 Ruth F.
Staff
10/08 Kristine C.
10/08 Ruby J.
10/17 Teresa M.
10/26 Michelle W.
New Residents
Richard B.
Agnes M.
William B.
Family Night
December 3, 2014
Christmas Tree Lighting
Sunday Brunch
October 12, 2014 at Noon
Taste of Town
October 26, 2014 at Noon
Theme Dinner
November 7, 2014
Autumn Harvest at 5:30pm
Happy Hour
Happy Hour is every Friday
at 3:00 pm. Please come and
join your loved one for an
hour or more of food ,drinks,
entertainment and fun.
If you have any suggestions for programs
you would like to see your loved one
involved in or if there is a Dream that
we can make come true for your loved
one please contact Donna Littleton,
Life Enrichment Director.
Executive Director Corner
Dear
St. Mary
Friends
and Family Members:
yard with the ducks, I feel that it
will be a great addition for anyone
wanting to use the courtyard.
Thank you to everyone who took the
time to fill out their satisfaction survey. We greatly appreciate your feed
back and plan on using the information you have provided to improve
St. Mary.
Now that October has begun, we
are all looking forward to our Annual Halloween Trick or Treat.
We look forward to seeing all the
SPOOKY trick or treaters! Who
knows maybe the staff will join in
on the fun?
I am very excited to announce
that St. Mary will be installing
an automatic door opener to the
south courtyard entrance. This
should provide easy access to the
courtyard for all. Although this
will not provide access to the court-
Please take the time to familiarize
yourself with the new communication boxes located at the nurse’s
stations on both 300 and 200 halls.
Think of these boxes as a way to
communicate with the interdisciplinary team while they are away.
Just place your message in the box
and your message will be reviewed
by Shelly and talked about in the
morning meeting. If you do not
want to be identified as the one
voicing the concern simply leave
your name off of the communication form.
To everyone who makes St. Mary
what it is, Thank you. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Justin Rife
Executive Director
Out & About
In the past couple of months the Life Enrichment Department has sponsored
a resident trip to the Indianapolis Children’s Museum (Aug 6, 2014), a fishing
trip (September 3, 2014), and an Indianapolis Zoo Trip (September 10, 2014).
These trips are highly sought after by residents. Everyone involved in a trip always
comes back with exciting stories about all the fun the residents, volunteers and
staff experienced. If you would like to join your loved one on a trip be sure to
contact Donna Littleton, LED.
Residents enjoy the Petting Zoo! 
Columbian Park!
Garry has fun in
the Petting Zoo!
Glass Tower at the
Indianapolis Museum
More Out & About Photo Highlights
Oct. Highlights
10/01 VCC Singers at 2:30
10/03 Happy Hour w/ Surprise
Guest at 3:00
10/05Gospel Show w/ Donna
& Dennis Shaw at 3:30
Katie
Bob
10/08 June & George Sing
a-Long at 2:30
10/10 Happy Hour w/
Roy Carter 3:00
10/12Sunday Brunch
at 12:00
10/14Just the Guys at
11:30 Luncheon
Residents have fun at the Petting Zoo!
10/15Monthly Birthday
Celebration w/
Kent Lane at 2:30
10/17 Happy Hour w/
Ryan Haynes at 3:00
10/22 Room Visit Music
by Robin H. at 2:00
Mr. and Mrs. G enjoy time at the Museum
Columbian Park for a picnic and fun!
10/24 Happy Hour w/
Donna Shaw at 3:00
10/30Trick or Treat &
Haunted House at 6:00
(Ages 10 & under)
10/31 Happy Hour w/
Bev & Jerry at 3:00
Did You Know...?
Some of the gang at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum
Senior Executive Club: Want to try something new and meet great peo-
ple? Then come to our next Senior Executive Club meeting! We will be gathering on Tuesday, Oct. 14th, from 9-10 am in the St. Mary Restorative Dining
Room. Special guest speakers present a variety of interesting topics pertaining
to anyone 55 and over. Plus, feast on our complimentary breakfast buffet.
Don’t forget...a $10 gift card is yours for each and every new friend you bring!
Please call 765.447.4102 to RSVP or ask what our exciting topic is for the month.
St. Mary Healthcare will once
again partner with the Breakfast
Optimist Club to set up the
Haunted House. The Haunted
House and Trick or Treating
will be from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
on October the 30th. (Ages 10
and under). Come and Trick
or Treat with our residents and
the Breakfast Optimist Club!!
2201 Cason Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
Phone: 765.447.4102
Fax: 765.447.7386
www.stmaryhcc.com
A Trilogy Health Services Community
A monthly newsletter serving the residents
of St. Mary Healthcare Center
Justin Rife
Executive Director
Shelly Dyreck
Director of Health Services
Lynda Carter
Community Services Representative
Suzie Jero
Business Office Manager
Lynnette Biviano, MSW
Director of Resident Services
Donna Littleton
Life Enrichment Director
Nancy Brothers
Community Services Liaison
Kim Sharp
Director of Therapy Services
Kristine Calvert
Director of Food Service
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.
Fabian Calisto, Senior Divisional
Vice President: 812-547-2333
or [email protected]
Compliance Hotline: 800-908-8618,
ext. 2800; or [email protected]
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