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With the end of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rapidly approaching and news of possible COVID-19 vaccines on the way, you may be wondering, “what vaccines does Medicare cover?” — With the end of Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period rapidly approaching and news of possible COVID-19 vaccines on the way, you may be wondering, “What vaccines does Medicare cover?” The answer may surprise you! While some vaccinations are covered by Medicare Part B, others are only covered in Medicare Part D, also […]

What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?

November 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged COVID-19 / medicare / Part B / Part D / vaccinations by Macee Hall

Enjoy your Thanksgiving safely Gatherings and celebrations with friends and family are joyous Thanksgiving rituals, but while it may look different this year, we have suggestions on how to enjoy your 2020 Thanksgiving. Think about alternative ways to add new meaning to the holiday, such as hosting Thanksgiving virtually. You […]

How to enjoy 2020 Thanksgiving

November 25, 2020 in Uncategorized tagged COVID-19 / current events / family / health & safety / holidays & events by Jeffrey Cooperstein

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

November 6, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / government acts & responses / media / vaccinations by Macee Hall

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

October 30, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / telehealth / vaccinations / wellness by Macee Hall

patio igloos — The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial take out only rules were incredibly damaging, and the continuing capacity restrictions continue to impact profits. Some restaurants have turned to unique solutions such as patio igloos to keep outdoor seating […]

Patio Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter

October 9, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / health & safety / socialization by Joe Manichia

fans world series — Major League Baseball announced this week that there will be fans allowed to be present at the National League Championship Series as well as the World Series. This comes as a surprise since this is the first time fans have been allowed in the stands since March. Capacity And Logistics […]

MLB To Allow Fans At NLCS And World Series

October 8, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / health & safety / media by Joe Manichia

Doomscrolling is when someone constantly searches through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The amount of searching through bad news during COVID has increased dramatically and it has likely contributed to the increase in feelings of depression symptoms. Reasons For Increased Doomscrolling There are […]

Too Much Bad News During COVID-19

October 7, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / depression / mental health by Joe Manichia

the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes lots of valuable information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period! — Understanding Medicare is no simple task. With yearly changes and several plan options, Medicare can be confusing. Luckily, the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes lots of valuable information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period! The Medicare and You […]

A Look at the Medicare and You 2021 Handbook

September 26, 2020 in Medicare tagged cms / COVID-19 / medicare / medicare benefits / Medicare changes by Macee Hall

Those who live and those with relatives who live in nursing homes have gone months without seeing their loved ones, but that may end very soon, since the CMS lifted the federal visitor ban in mid-September. — When COVID-19 hit America in spring 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a nationwide ban on nearly all visitation. Those who live and those with relatives who live in nursing homes have gone months without seeing their loved ones, but that may end very soon since […]

CMS Lifts Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Visitor Ban

September 25, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged cms / COVID-19 / health & safety / mental health by Macee Hall

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

September 21, 2020 in life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / medicare benefits / preventative health measures by Macee Hall