Services:
 

Medication Review

A medication review will identify:

  • Harmful drug interactions
  • Drug side effects
  • Unnecessary drugs
  • Over-the-counter drug complications
  • Cost saving strategies

 

Medical Consultation 

A Medicare consultation will help you: 

  • Understand all parts of Medicare A, B,C, and D
  • Choose the best type of plan for 'gap' coverage
  • Assess which Medigap plan (out of 11) best suits your individual needs
  • Select the best Medicare Part D (drug) plan and avoid or delay the 'donut hole'
  • Manage deductibles and co-pays
  • Avoid costly penalties
  • Minimize the impact of past mistakes

 

Advocacy

JOYS can:

  • Call your doctor to facilitate medication changes
  • Go to your doctor appointment with you to help clarify why changes should be made. We are experienced listeners and communicators acting as another set of ears for you, asking questions you may not think to ask, or documenting specific details of the conversation
  • Call your insurance company to check if a medication needs special approval
  • Interpret medical and insurance jargon
  • Help you sort through insurance bills to clarify what to pay and when

 

Research

JOYS can research:

  • Clinical trials
  • Alternative therapies
  • Manufacturer discounts

 

JOYS can also help anyone who is underinsured or uninsured obtain quality, affordable medical or dental care overseas.

 

Not affiliated with the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program.