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When enrolling in or reviewing an existing Medicare policy, make sure to be aware of the rising 2021 Medicare premiums and deductibles.
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period is officially underway, and beneficiaries can expect a few changes for the coming year including Medicare rate increases. Beneficiaries can expect to see increases in 2021 Medicare premiums and deductibles. Medicare Part A Medicare Part A covers inpatient services like inpatient hospital, skilled nursing facility (SNF), […]

2021 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles

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Those on Medicare who also live on a low-income may qualify for dual eligibility, which could help them cover or significantly lower their health care costs. 
Government programs Medicare and Medicaid provide health care cost assistance for tens of millions of Americans each year, but there are sometimes gaps that the programs do not cover. Those on Medicare who also live on a low-income may qualify for dual eligibility, which could help them cover or significantly […]

Dual Eligibility: What You Need to Know

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The American government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment for those without health insurance.
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide stress and anxiety, especially for older individuals, individuals with pre-existing health conditions, and those without health insurance. There are options for these groups, however, few Americans are aware that the federal government is currently covering COVID-19-related treatment costs for uninsured populations. Uninsured individuals […]

Federal Government Covering COVID-19-Related Treatment for Uninsured

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Although many people know the terms Medicare and Medicaid, it may be easy to confuse the two.
Many Americans are acquainted with the terms Medicare and Medicaid, but few are familiar with the policies each provides. Fortunately, there are many resources available to help you and your family understand your insurance options. Here are some basics to help you navigate Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Medicare programs are […]

Navigating Medicare and Medicaid

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Because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed.
Over the past nine months, the novel COVID-19 has swept international news headlines. News of the coronavirus continues to emerge as we enter the fall and winter months, but because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed. Below are three health headlines you might […]

Health Care Headlines You May Have Missed in the Pandemic

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Medicaid Spend down
How Medicaid Spend-Down Works Many people mistakenly believe that they can count on Medicare to pay for long-term care services, such as in-home care or an assisted living residence. However, this is not the case. Medicare pays for doctors, hospitals, drugs, and short-term rehab after hospitalization. It does not pay […]

How Medicaid Spend-Down Works

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the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to establish a full 4G/ LTE network on the moon by the end of 2022.
Over the past several decades, technology has taken a sharp turn and expanded in leaps and bounds, sometimes improving in ways not thought possible. Where early computers took up entire warehouses, almost everyone now holds tiny supercomputers in their back pockets. Now, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is […]

Nokia Installing 4G/LTE Network on the Moon

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If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D.
It is officially Medicare enrollment season! If you are new to Medicare, or even if you’ve been enrolled for years, the various parts may seem confusing. Here, we’ve compiled a basic breakdown of Medicare Parts A through D. You can also add Medicare Supplement plans to expand your Medicare benefits, […]

Medicare Parts A Through D: An overview

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Here, we have compiled a list of financial mistakes to avoid over age 65.
Discussing finances is historically taboo, however, it is an important part of getting older and approaching retirement. It is often hard to decide what to spend, what to save, and what to discuss with your partner or family about your financial future. As someone reaches retirement age and starts taking […]

Financial Mistakes to Avoid Over Age 65

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