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6 Austin South Asian | October 2020 Why Weighing Your Medicare Part D Options Is Crucial This Year
You likely hear the same word • Don’t procrastinate: to thoughtfully comparison shop. tions. your needs. of advice every fall: review your Medicare Part D plan. Part D enrollment is taking place Factor in how the COVID-19 land• Look beyond premiums: While For example, you may find that from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 this scape has potentially impacted reviewing your options, look at the right now, your top priority is the While you may be tempted to stick multiple factors which can affect safety and convenience of home with what you have, it’s important your overall costs over the course delivery of prescriptions drugs in to remember that plan specifics of the year. order to reduce your chances of exchange annually, your health needs posure to coronavirus. are always evolving, and as this While a lower premium might save year has shown, unexpected global you money upfront, these plans • Get savvy: events can impact your health and can have much higher copayments, finances. which over time can add up. Free expert advice can help you navigate the selection process and For all these reasons, doing your • Check coverage: make informed decisions about homework is not only important, it your healthcare. Be sure to look for has the power to substantially rePlans change annually, so don’t trusted sources who can provide duce your out-of-pocket costs. assume that because your medicathe information you need to pick tions were covered under a certain the plan that will work best for you “Reviewing your Medicare Part D plan last year that they will be covand your budget. options is the best way to ensure ered again this year. your prescription needs are met Take a closer look at your Mediaffordably in the coming year,” Before enrolling or re-enrolling, care Part D choices. In these unsays Kelle Turner, Express Scripts year. If you’re like most people, your selection process. With many check that your current drugs will certain times, it is particularly imMedicare Part D expert. you may be inclined to delay your in-person resources (e.g., local be covered. portant to be prepared to weather decision. Medicare workshops, working whatever comes your way. “COVID-19 has highlighted how with a broker or agent, etc.) being Likewise, check out each plan’s having the right coverage is critiIndeed, nine out of 10 people wait conducted virtually or requiring pharmacy network and what is (StatePoint) cal to helping you stay safe and until the last minute to select a advance scheduling this year, you covered to ensure that it meets healthy.” plan, according to Express Scripts. can get ahead of the game by starting early. To help those turning 65 and older However, the selection process make sense of their options, Turner can be complicated, so don’t deOne good resource to check out Errata: Sept 2020 article on Judge Dimple on page 12 erroneously called offers the following tips: prive yourself of the time needed is RoadmapForMedicare.com, a Travis County Court at Law #4 a civil court. It is a Criminal Court. free access website now offering short educational Bombay Express videos, recorded webinars and articles with tips to select the plan CHILDREN ARTICLES Authenitic Indian Cafe 100% Vegetarian and that’s best for you. The site also features FAQs and expert advice so Children Email Us Your Articles To See It In Print Vegan Friendly you can better assess your op- info@austinsouthasian.com Tuesday - Sunday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm OUR DESTINY 13000 N IH35 Building #12, Some claim, while we are born, This is destiny decided. Our destiny is already written. It is for us to touch or not, Unit # 216 Austin, Texas - 78753 Contrary to this some maintain, We create destiny our own. This is the destiny we decide. Creator crafted cautiously, 512-491-5055 Fruits bear as per the seeds sown, This is destiny decided. We choose what seed to be sown, This is the destiny we decide. The activities of the Nature. We living beings with acuity, Cleverly must craft our future.
7 Austin South Asian | October 2020 How Cool Tech Can Inspire Your Child
Many kids gravitate toward technology, leaving parents looking for ways to introduce it to them in a safe, age-appropriate way.
Here are three examples of how kids can turn
to their gadgets and gear to inspire their creative side, build new skills and even get outdoors and on the move:
• Make a Movie: Budding creators and cinematographers can sharpen their technical skills and become content creators using the new KidiZoom Creator Cam digital camera from VTech. This high-definition video camera kit features a green screen and over 20 animated backgrounds that let kids pretend to get chased by
a T-Rex, go to outer space or even disappear.
Setting up the shot with the tabletop tripod (which turns into a selfie stick) and using the built-in microphone, kid creators can capture great footage, then use the easy, onscreen editing tools to add intros and music or produce trick shots and time-lapse video. With safety in mind, there is no built-in WiFi, giving parents control over how kids share their content. After a masterpiece is complete, at parent’s discretion, the video can be uploaded and shared with friends and family via the included USB cable.
• Write a Story: Does your child love to tell or write stories?
A host of apps designed for kids at various ages and stages can help them hone their craft and share their literary works.
Some offer pictorial writing prompts, giving kids ideas of what to write about next.
Other apps serve as publishing tools, allowing kids to transform their work into eBooks to be shared. • Capture the Action: Wearable tech is great for kids on the move. Whether they are leaping, running, biking or engaged in the device’s built-in active play challenges, they can capture the action using the two cameras of the Smartwatch DX2, and then customize the photos and footage using the device’s Silly Me app. Both kids and parents will enjoy everything this innovative, safe smartwatch has to offer.
Expanding your child’s creative skills and interests is easier than ever these days thanks to kid-friendly technology offering new creative outlets and inspiration. (StatePoint)
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