VA to start processing disability claims for certain conditions related to particulate matter
(Source – blogs.va.gov) VA will begin processing disability claims Aug. 2 for asthma, rhinitis and sinusitis on a presumptive basis
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Get help with Medicare costs
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) If you have Medicare and you’re facing challenges paying for health care, you may qualify for Medicare
Read MoreCandida auris: 8 updates on the drug-resistant fungus
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) U.S. health officials continue to keep a close eye on the spread of Candida auris,
Read MorePeople chasing Covid-19 vaccine boosters create headaches for the health care system
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The entire U.S. health care system has been single-mindedly focused on getting Covid-19
Read MorePart D premiums will be increasing in 2022
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is projecting that the average monthly premium for Medicare Part D coverage
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicare’s common coverage rules
Medicare can be confusing with all its coverage rules. To avoid possible denial of services, treatments, or procedures, you should
Read MoreBe proactive with your preventive care
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Summer means warmer weather, trips to the pool, and fun in the sun. Make sure you stay
Read MoreHealthcare out-of-pocket spending rises to $491B
(By Lauren Jensik for Becker’s Hospital Review) A report from medical research company Kalorama Information shows total out-of-pocket healthcare spending
Read MoreRestoring a Sense of Belonging: The Unsung Importance of Casual Relationships for Older Adults
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) In May, Vincent Keenan traveled from Chicago to Charlottesville, Virginia, for a wedding
Read MoreThe Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act
The Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act aims to eliminate the cost-sharing requirement for Medicare beneficiaries to get chronic care
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