Make your mark & celebrate Older Americans Month
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) You can enrich your community this spring and all year long by sharing your invaluable experiences and
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Month: May 2020
Will Antibodies After COVID-19 Illness Prevent Reinfection?
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Most people infected with the novel coronavirus develop antibodies in response. But scientists don’t know whether
Read MoreThe U.S. government contributed research to a Gilead remdesivir patent — but didn’t get credit
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Two documents dating back to 2015 shed further light on the role the federal government
Read MoreLooking For A Path To Reopen, Employers Weigh COVID Testing Of Workers
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Just a few miles from Disney World, Harris Rosen’s hotel empire is mostly
Read MoreCigna program to pay out-of-network providers for COVID-19 services
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna will pay out-of-network providers market-based rates for treatment provided to its members with
Read MoreCan a cup of tea a day and eating berries lower your risk of Alzheimer’s?
A study published this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that older adults who consumed small amounts
Read MoreUnitedHealth announces new cost sharing waivers
UnitedHealth Group announced its fully insured members will receive a credit of 5 to 20 percent on their June premium
Read MoreA basic review of the four parts of Medicare
Medicare provides coverage to Americans who are 65 or older regardless of income, medical history or health status. Medicare provides
Read MoreNursing Home Association Asks For $10 Billion In Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) With more than 11,000 resident deaths, nursing homes have become the epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreIf your income has dropped, there are options for easing your Medicare costs
First, Medicare is not free. If your income suddenly dropped due to the coronavirus, it may be more challenging to
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