Medicare covers alcohol misuse screening
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) It’s important to remember that as you get older you have an increased sensitivity to alcohol. This
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Medicare – General
FAQs on Medicare Coverage and Costs Related to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
(By Juliette Cubanski and Meredith Freed for Kaiser Family Foundation) More than 60 million people ages 65 and older and younger adults
Read MoreCOVID-19 Bonanza: Stimulus Hands Health Industry Billions Not Directly Related To Pandemic
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) The coronavirus stimulus package Congress rushed out last week to help the nation’s
Read MoreMedicare Savings Programs
Medicare helps with hospital visits, routine care, and specialty visits; however, it isn’t free. Medicare is like any other health
Read MoreMedicare is relaxing some of their rules
Medicare is relaxing some of their rules due to COVID-19 pandemic. Medicare already covers its enrollees for much of what
Read MoreCOVID-19 boosting Medicare spending
The National Association of Accountable Care Organizations released a new analysis showing the COVID-19 outbreak will potentially boost Medicare spending
Read MoreSpring into action with Medicare preventive care
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Spring means more daylight, blooming flowers, and warmer weather. Make sure you enjoy it all while staying
Read MoreU.S. Court gives Medicare patients a new right to challenge denials of coverage
The U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea delivered a victory to Medicare beneficiaries by giving them a right to challenge
Read MoreAre you among the 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes?
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Each day, 4,000 Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes — a serious disease that can lead
Read MoreHow Much Could Medicare Beneficiaries Pay For a Hospital Stay Related to COVID-19?
(By Tricia Neuman, Anthony Damico, and Juliette Cubanski for Kaiser Family Foundation) As the coronavirus continues to spread, the number
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