Messages of Positivity

Great interview with Meggan Jackson, Asheville Native, Mom and a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse and Certifed Pediatric Nurse. She shares her story of following her passion to help people by becoming a nurse. Great stories of overcoming hurdles on her journey that we can all learn from! Also balancing being a Mom and Nurse can be a challenge. She shares how she thrives through it.

A little departure from the typical podcast for a medicare Education Session, because I get a ton of questions about these SNP programs. Some people are eligible to have both Medicare and Medicaid. These people are considered “dual eligible,” and they also qualify to enroll in a special kind of Medicare Advantage plan known as a Dual Special Needs Plan (D-SNP). What Is A Dual Special Needs Plan? A Dual Special Needs Plan is a special kind of Medicare Advantage coordinated-care plan. It is an all-in-one plan that combines your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, your Medicaid benefits and additional health benefits such as vision, dental or fitness. Who Can Get A Dual Special Needs Plan? You can get a Dual Special Needs Plan if you meet the following qualifications: 1.    You are eligible Medicare and Medicaid and have both. 2.    You have Medicare Part A and Part B. 3.    You live in the plan’s area. What Does A Dual Special Needs Plan Cover? Just like any other Medicare Advantage plan, a Dual Special Needs Plan will include coverage for Medicare Part A and Part B. It will also include Part D prescription drug coverage and extra benefits not provided by either Medicare or Medicaid. Examples of extra benefits a Dual Special Needs Plan may provide include: * Credits to buy health products * Transportation assistance * Care coordination via a personal care coordinator * Personal emergency response system (PERS) * Tele-health options such as virtual medical visits with your doctor * Worldwide emergency coverage The extra benefits offered will vary by plan, provider and location.

Today's podcast is with my friend Jason. He shares his story of how he followed his dreams of practicing law even though people were telling him he couldn't do it or wouldn't be successful. Great messages of positivity in this podcast!

In this episode, I interviewed another former student who shares his story from a happy white-collar family to his father going to jail and the struggles that ensued. Inspirational stories of how he overcame his authority figure issues, righted his life and now is a happily married man!

Todays Messages of Positivity Podcast is a great interview with the amazing Allison and Chris Jennings. They share stories of starting, running and helping people through their church and food bank. Some inspirational stories form people they have met and supported through their efforts!