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Medicare covid19 coverage. — Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus Testing and Treatment. In short, yes, according to Medicare.gov, coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and treatment is covered by Original Medicare. Medicare Part B (outpatient services) covers testing costs. However, only when your doctor or other health care provider who accepts Medicare, orders the test. This is true […]

Does Medicare Cover Coronavirus Testing and Treatment

April 14, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / medicare / Medicare Supplement / telehealth by Jenny McCann

social security office closed — All Social Security Offices Temporarily Closed As of March 17, 2020 all Social Security (SSA) offices are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Trump has extended the Coronavirus Guidelines for America through April 30. The decision came in an effort to protect the population the Social Security offices […]

All Social Security Offices Temporarily Closed

April 13, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / government acts & responses / Social Security by Jenny McCann

risk of heart attack — Respiratory problems are a typical repercussion of COVID-19, but doctors on the front lines are now discovering that another medical problem is arising. Many COVID-19 patients are becoming victims of heart problems, and ultimately dying of cardiac arrest. With data from the U.S., China, and Italy, cardiac experts are discovering […]

COVID-19 Takes a Toll on Heart Health

April 10, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / heart disease / heart health by Emily Schellin

If you have an elderly parent in a nursing home right now, you have probably considered bringing them home in order to keep their distance from other patients during this epidemic. This is a reasonable decision to consider, as nursing homes are now having to exclude visitors for everyone’s safety. […]

Bringing an Elderly Parent Home During Crisis

April 7, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / home healthcare / Retirement / senior lifestyle by Emily Schellin

Special Shopping Hours for Seniors Many businesses are letting seniors and those with compromised immune systems shop early in the morning before they let everyone else in. These Senior Shopping Hours allow them to avoid contact as much as possible with the general public. Stores like Walmart, Target, Kroger, and […]

Special Shopping Hours for Seniors

April 6, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / health & safety / senior lifestyle by Micah Boulter

What is the best Medicare Supplement? There are a lot of really good Medicare Supplements out there but we are focusing on the three most common plans: Plan F, Plan G and Plan N. Each have their own unique features. Plan F encompasses the most coverage, including Part B premiums. […]

What is the best Medicare Supplement?

April 5, 2020 in Medicare tagged Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / Plan F / Plan G / Plan N by Micah Boulter

Coronavirus victory garden — Creating A Low-Maintenance Vegetable Garden If you have ever wanted to grow your own food, but never had the time, now may be the perfect opportunity to get started. While 1 in 4 Americans are now under shelter-in-place orders because of the coronavirus, rookie gardeners are experimenting with victory gardens this […]

Creating A Low-Maintenance Vegetable Garden

April 4, 2020 in Medicare tagged diet / Nutrition / wellness by Jenny McCann

Coronavirus vs Flu — How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the most frequent symptoms of the coronavirus are fever, dry cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath – symptoms that also happen to show up with […]

How does the New Coronavirus Compare With the Flu?

April 3, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / government acts & responses / health & safety by Jenny McCann

Telehealth medicare — Seniors Are Embracing Technology During Coronavirus More seniors are embracing technology during the coronavirus pandemic. This is good news considering older adults are particularly vulnerable to the respiratory disease. While people of all ages can be infected by Covid-19 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 8 […]

Seniors Are Embracing Technology During Coronavirus

April 1, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / senior lifestyle / Technology / telehealth by Jenny McCann

Medicare tips for staying active — Stay Active, Connected and Healthy As We Age Tips to stay active, connected and healthy as we age. Social connection is essential for not only a healthy lifestyle but helping to maintain our overall well being. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we overlook the importance of staying socially connected. This […]

Stay Active and Connected As We Age

March 31, 2020 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / Retirement / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Jenny McCann