November 2020 – Page 2 – medicarereport.org

Converting closed malls to senior housing

The nation’s 65-and-older population is projected to reach 83.7 million in the year 2050, growing faster than any other age

(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) In the U.S., fee-for-service medicine has long been cited as creating incentives for overuse of

An average retired couple age 65 in 2020 may need approximately $295,000 saved (after tax) to cover health care expenses

In 2020, 36 percent of all Medicare beneficiaries – 24.1 million people out of 67.7 million Medicare beneficiaries overall –

Everyone likes to save money. We can help. You may be able to get help paying for your health and

(By Bernard J. Wolfson for California Healthline published November 23, 2020) If you’ve been watching TV lately, you may have

With many gyms still closed, many older adults are seeking solutions to help them stay fit at home through exercise

Medicare provides health insurance for 53.9 million retirees. While it will cover some of the costs of medical services, it

(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The U.S. reported 8,461 COVID-19 deaths for the week ending Nov. 18, the highest

(Source – www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage) VA’s latest data from 2018 shows adjusted suicide rates fell among Veterans with recent VA health care. That