Do you know the difference between Medicare’s “Annual Wellness Visit” and an annual physical?
Do you know the difference between Medicare ‘Annual Wellness Visit’ from an annual physical? If not, it could cost you.
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Medicare – General
Don’t be caught by surprise when it’s time to sign up for Medicare
Even though Medicare covers more than 50 million people, it is often misunderstood. This can cause worry and financial stress
Read MoreAmericans need to be aware of a major hole in Medicare’s safety net
In a show of bipartisanship, Republicans and Democratic U.S. House of Representatives have promised to work together to find a
Read MoreMedicare and Medicaid made $23 billion payment errors in 2017
In a recent investigation by the Government Accountability Office found Medicare and Medicaid programs are at an elevated risk for
Read MoreDoughnut Hole Is Gone, But Medicare’s Uncapped Drug Costs Still Bite Into Budgets
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) Three times a week, Tod Gervich injects himself with Copaxone, a prescription drug
Read MoreUsing opioids safely
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Doctors may prescribe opioids, a class of drugs used to treat pain, after surgery or an injury.
Read MoreKnow your diabetes risk—take this quick test!
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) One in three Americans is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, a serious disease that can
Read MoreMore Older Adults With Joint Replacements Recover At Home, Not Rehab
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Older adults and their families often wonder: Where’s the best place to recover
Read MoreReimburse yourself for Medicare premiums from your HSA
Even though your Medicare premiums are automatically deducted from your Social Security check, you can take tax-free withdrawals from a
Read MoreMedicare’s Uncapped Drug Costs Take A Big Bite From Already Tight Budgets
(By Michelle Andrews for NPR) Three times a week, 66-year-old Tod Gervich injects himself with Copaxone, a prescription drug that can
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