Page 6 - Jupiter Spotlight - November '24

Page 6, Jupiter Spotlight

Medicare Corner Town Of Jupiter News

With Kathy O By Jim Kuretski, Mayor, business property owners for its contracted fire rescue
services to Jupiter. The intended use of this huge tax hike
Town of Jupiter
Jupiter Fire Rescue
was to subsidize the cost of fire rescue services to rural
Services unincorporated areas that are inherently more costly to serve
It’s Time For Medicare Circuit Court Judge than more compact and populated municipal government
Annual Enrollment Period, Scott issued an Oct. 9, service areas.
order declaring that Palm
A Town Council majority took actions in August/
Oct. 15 To Dec. 7 Beach County Fire Rescue September 2023 to create the new Jupiter Fire Rescue
Department (JFRD) to avert the planned tax hike in PBCFR
(PBCFR) Union, Local
You Have Time To Change 2928, PAC’s proposed tax assessments. I don’t understand how any elected official
charter amendment and
representing Town of Jupiter resident and business taxpayers
Plans – Call Me! associated ballot language could act or be expected to act otherwise.
is legally “invalid” and “unconstitutional in its entirety” Fire trucks and ambulances have been ordered.
Is it time for hearing and cannot be put to a vote, and cannot be adopted by the Construction of new JFRD stations is underway. The JFRD
aids? Town of Jupiter. leadership team has been hired and is diligently working
Need new glasses? The court ruling stated: “It is undisputed that the Town to be prepared to begin full fire/rescue service operation
Traveling outside the Council’s decision to terminate its agreement with the throughout the town on October 1, 2026. There is a growing
U.S.? county was based on a thorough financial analysis. It is list of firefighters now totaling in excess of 100 candidates
Need dental cleanings also undisputed that the town ultimately concluded that who that expressed interest in working for JFRD when it
or more? allocating money toward a new town fire department would begins hiring to assemble the full JFRD staffing level.
Original Medicare save town residents and businesses” a very significant We are hopeful that the PBCFR Union, Local 2928, PAC
does not include amount of money in taxes. will take the circuit court judge’s ruling into account and cease
coverage for these It was almost three years ago that a PBCFR Union undermining the efforts of fellow first responders working
potentially high-cost member asserted that PBC planned to effectively double hard to establish Jupiter’s new Fire/Rescue Department.
health care expenses. its ad valorem tax assessments on all Jupiter residents and Stay tuned.
Medicare Advantage Plans may fill in the gaps for
items Original Medicare does not cover.
Think about your healthcare needs when you read
this surprising list of other common services that are
not included in Original Medicare.
What Medicare Does Not Cover:
Health care costs that are not covered include, but “Service is our number one priority”
are not limited to:
• acupuncture 561-743-0070
• ambulance services (except in emergencies or
when the individual’s health would be in danger if
other transportation was used) www.palmspoolservices.com
• chiropractic services, except for some limitations
• dental care and dentures (with only a few
exceptions)
• cosmetic surgery
• custodial care (help with bathing, dressing, using
the bathroom, and eating) at home or in a nursing home
• health care while traveling outside of the United
States (except in limited cases)
• eye care—routine exams, eye refractions, and most
eyeglasses
• hearing aids, hearing exams, and hearing tests that
haven’t been ordered by a doctor
• long-term care, such as that delivered in most Expires 12/15/24.
nursing homes (custodial care)
• orthopedic shoes (with only a few exceptions)
• outpatient prescription drugs (with only a few State Licensed & Insured CPC #
exceptions) Serving Palm Beach County 1457468 • LPG#30099
• routine foot care (with only a few exceptions)
• routine physical exams (beyond the annual
wellness visits)
• screening tests (with some exceptions)
• shots (vaccinations—except those approved)
• some diabetic supplies (like syringes or insulin
unless it is used with an external insulin pump)
• first three pints of blood
• additional charges for a private hospital room
• private nursing care
• skilled nursing care costs beyond 100 days a year
• meals delivered to the home
• medical charges billed by relatives
• personal comfort items
• intermediate care
• custodial care
Medicare Advantage Plans or Supplements can fill in
the gaps that Medicare does not cover in most instances.
Call today for your free, no hassle consultation. I can
meet with you one on one or virtually. I am here to help
find the best plan for your needs today!
I speak Medicare: Supplement, Drug Plan and
Advantage Plan.
For your free Medicare Plan review please call me.
Kathy Olejniczak, Agent, at (561) 835-5413 or cell/text
(561) 212-7640.