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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

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

September 19, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / health & safety / vaccinations by Joe Manichia

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

September 18, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / COVID-19 / mental health by Macee Hall

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