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Understand the Relationship between Medicare and Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage

Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or by necessity.  It is important to understand how Medicare and employer health coverage work together.  Depending upon one’s circumstances, Medicare is either the primary or secondary insurer.  The primary insurer pays any medical bills first, up to the limits of its coverage.  The secondary payer covers costs which the primary insurer does not cover (although it may not cover all costs).

Recap: Papa left for Paris. Bayla worries, knowing things are unsettled in Europe now, but she doesn’t know the whole story.

Break a sweat and burn calories wherever, whenever

Q: Hey, Rabbi, I know that exercising is important and I probably should be doing more of it, but honestly my schedule is just insanely busy. Between earning a living, davening, learning, time with my wife and family, I simply have no energy left! There are only 24 hours in a day! Feeling frustrated and looking to change; what would you advise me?

“A person may not open an entrance opposite another entrance or a window opposite another window toward a courtyard belonging to partners, so as to ensure that the residents will enjoy a measure of privacy.” Mishnah, Babylonian Talmud, Masechta Bava Basra 60a.

 Dear Alice,

I’m not great at incorporating fruits and vegetables into my diet and I know it’s crucial. Any tips on how to do so?

Q: Hey Rabbi, it’s been challenging to break the bad habits of overeating from the chagim. I must’ve gained around 10-12 lbs. Now I need to get myself together and get rid of extra body fat. Besides not looking good, I feel more sluggish and have less energy for daily activities! Where do I start?