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Monthly Archives: September 2020

dual eligibility — Almost all Americans know that Medicare is a government-funded healthcare program for citizens over 65. Most people also know that Medicaid is the government-funded healthcare program for low-income individuals. However, most Americans are not aware that if you qualify for both programs you may be enrolled in both, this is […]

Medicare & Medicaid: Dual Eligibility

September 17, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Dual Eligible / health insurance / Medicaid / medicare by Joe Manichia

It is important for beneficiaries to re-evaluate their Medicare benefits regularly. — For years, you’ve worked hard to ensure that your family was taken care of. Now, you’re finally able to retire and are eligible for Medicare benefits. Once you sign up for Original Medicare, you’re enrolled for life; however, it is important to re-evaluate your policy regularly to make sure that […]

Should I Re-evaluate My Medicare Benefits?

September 16, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged Annual Enrollment Period / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / medicare review / Retirement by Macee Hall

astronaut recovery — Most people have seen the images and videos of astronauts running on treadmills that they are strapped down to, and this is necessary because astronauts lose huge amounts of their muscle mass during extended space travel. This is not all that is involved in astronaut recovery from space travel though. […]

Trial On Mice Could Lead To Better Astronaut Recovery

September 15, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged current events / health / Medical Advancements by Joe Manichia

mental health ramifications of the pandemic — A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic has had quite a large impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z employees were three times more likely to seek professional help for the mental health ramifications of COVID-19 than other age groups. Causes […]

Mental Health Ramifications Of The Pandemic

September 14, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / COVID-19 / health & safety / mental health / wellness by Joe Manichia

vaccine distribution — Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race ends is quickly approaching with the CDC saying that limited doses could be going out to the highest risk individuals by late October. With this […]

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

September 9, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / government acts & responses / preventative health measures / vaccinations by Joe Manichia

President Trump recently signed a $760 million deal to buy 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories. — On August 27, the Trump administration sent out an official press release stating that President Trump signed a $760 million deal to purchase 150 million BinaxNOW tests from Abbott Laboratories. These tests may help slow the spread of the virus by allowing millions of Americans to get quick COVID-19 testing […]

Trump Administration Buys 150 Million BinaxNOW Tests

September 8, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / government acts & responses / health & safety / Medical Advancements by Macee Hall

In the aftermath of Hurricane Laura, hospitals in non-impacted areas are working in overdrive providing care for hospitals in the affected regions. Laura was a category 4 hurricane when it made landfall in Texas and Louisiana, causing 6 reported deaths and leaving thousands without power in the region. In order […]

CMS Waives Requirements for Hurricane-Impacted Hospitals

September 7, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged cms / current events / medicare / Special Enrollment Period / Weather by Jeffrey Cooperstein

guaranteed monthly income — Recently, AIG released a list of topics to discuss with your financial advisor about guaranteed monthly income. As you approach retirement, it is always important to do heavy planning so that you are not blindsided by unexpected expenses, but many people think of retirement planning just in terms of accumulation […]

Guaranteed Monthly Income In Retirement

September 6, 2020 in life tagged Annuities / finances / Retirement / senior lifestyle / workforce by Joe Manichia

Writing by hand may improve information retention and brain function among people of all ages. — Humanity is fast becoming more and more reliant on modern technology. Although we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, we do carry palm-sized computers in our back pockets that allow us access to any information we want at the press of a button. Some of these technological advancements may […]

Writing by Hand Improves Retention and Brain Function

September 5, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged cognitive decline / cognitive health / eye health / wellness by Macee Hall

Convalescent plasma treatment is administered from an IV drip, as seen here. The treatment may lessen the side effects of COVID-19. — On August 23, President Trump made the announcement that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially authorized convalescent plasma therapy as a treatment for victims of COVID-19. The convalescent plasma treatment was already available across the country, yet the FDA’s authorization will make the therapy more accessible to patients nationwide. […]

Convalescent Plasma Treatment Authorized by FDA

September 3, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / government acts & responses / health / Medical Advancements by Macee Hall