Yearly Archives: 2020

medicare changes in 2021
Did you know every year there are changes to Medicare? It’s true. Each year, the government makes slight adjustments to Medicare by adding or removing benefits. Below are the current changes for 2021 from the Medicare and You Handbook for 2021. As always, consult with your Insurance agent to stay […]

Medicare Changes In 2021

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drive-in during covid
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entertainment business has been suffering and people have been desperately looking for any way to get out of their homes while staying safe. Enter the drive-in movie theater, a business idea from the 1930s that is oddly perfect for just this situation. […]

Drive-In Theater During COVID-19

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The recent COVID-19 pandemic shook the world’s economy, but some businesses transitioned more easily to new methods of business, largely due to their pre-existing risk management procedures.
Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans are specifically designed to minimize the beneficiary’s financial risk in case of a medical emergency. Businesses can apply risk management strategies to protect their assets like Medicare protects yours. The recent COVID-19 pandemic shook the world’s economy, but some businesses transitioned more […]

Risk Management is Proven Key to Business Success During COVID-19

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vaccine distribution
Since the beginning of the pandemic several companies, including BioNTech and Pfizer, have been racing 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. […]

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plans Are Being Discussed

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Over 100 million Americans have experienced depression and anxiety caused by COVID-19-related burnout and stress during the current pandemic.
Since March, the coronavirus pandemic has affected countless Americans both physically and mentally. While 6.83 million Americans have suffered the physical effects of coronavirus, more than 100 million others have experienced depression and anxiety caused by COVID-19-related burnout and stress. Regardless of whether you’re feeling confused, lonely, worried, or sad, […]

COVID-19 Related Burnout and Stress

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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

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It is important for beneficiaries to re-evaluate their Medicare benefits regularly.
For years, you’ve worked hard to ensure that your family was well-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 you are […]

Should I Re-evaluate My Medicare Benefits?

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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

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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

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