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Silver Sneakers and Weight Loss After 60: How Seniors Are Using This Free Medicare Benefit to Shed Pounds Without a Pricey Program

Can seniors use Silver Sneakers for weight loss after 60? Yes — and it costs nothing extra. Learn how to use this Medicare benefit to build a real fitness routine.

June 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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Medicare Extra Help and Brand-Name Drugs: What to Do When Your Doctor Insists on a Medication Not on Your Plan's Formulary
Senior-Specific June 1, 2026

Medicare Extra Help and Brand-Name Drugs: What to Do When Your Doctor Insists on a Medication Not on Your Plan's Formulary

If you have Medicare Extra Help and your brand-name drug isn't covered, you have options. Learn how to request a formulary exception and appeal a denial.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Self-Employed After 55? What Gig Income, Freelance Work, and Small Business Earnings Mean for Your EITC Refund
Financial Assistance May 31, 2026

Self-Employed After 55? What Gig Income, Freelance Work, and Small Business Earnings Mean for Your EITC Refund

If you earn money through freelance work, gig jobs, or a small business, your EITC eligibility depends on net — not gross — income. Here's what older self-employed workers need to know.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read
Miss the Deadline and Lose the Benefit: The Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates That Catch Seniors Off Guard
Senior-Specific May 31, 2026

Miss the Deadline and Lose the Benefit: The Property Tax Exemption Filing Dates That Catch Seniors Off Guard

Thousands of qualifying seniors lose property tax exemptions every year simply by missing local filing deadlines. Learn how to find your deadline, file late, and recover missed savings.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Moving Into a 55+ Community or Senior Apartment? Ask These Questions About the Link Up Phone Program Before You Sign a Lease
Phone & Internet May 31, 2026

Moving Into a 55+ Community or Senior Apartment? Ask These Questions About the Link Up Phone Program Before You Sign a Lease

The Link Up phone program can cut your connection costs when moving to senior housing — but only if you ask the right questions first. Here is how to prepare.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 6 min read
Why Your Medicaid Transportation Stopped After Renewal — And How to Get It Back Fast
Transportation May 31, 2026

Why Your Medicaid Transportation Stopped After Renewal — And How to Get It Back Fast

If your Medicaid NEMT rides suddenly stopped, a missed renewal step may be the cause. Learn how to catch the problem early and restore your transportation.

By SavingsHunter Staff · 5 min read