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When coming in contact with the coronavirus, how close is close enough to catch it? Authorities in the U.S. have taken great measures to ensure anyone flying in from China is quarantined upon arrival. Even so, with such drastic measures, officials advise U.S. residents to go about their regular business. […]

Coming in Contact with the Coronavirus

February 28, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare benefits / Medigap by Emily Schellin

Price of COVID — With elections coming up, politicians are quick to criticize unexpected medical bills. Unfortunately, they aren’t as quick to act on their promise. Recently, new “surprise billing legislation” was written up and candidates must now decide where they stand. These surprise bills are a form of so-called patient extortion unique to […]

Unexpected Medical Bills

February 27, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / medicare extra help / medicare review / Medigap by Emily Schellin

If you’re worried you won’t be able to keep home health under Medicare, don’t be. The coverage rules haven’t changed and patients are still entitled to their regular services. Now, there has been a significant change in how agencies who provide these services are being paid. If you feel this […]

Keep Home Health Under Medicare

February 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare extra help / Medigap by Emily Schellin

medicare-home-health-care — Medicare Home Health Coverage Medicare Home Health Coverage helps older adults with illness or injury live independently for as long as possible. It is usually less expensive, more convenient and just as effective as a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Home Health services include intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational […]

Medicare Home Health Coverage

February 23, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Medicare Costs / medicare review / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Jenny McCann

Cigna is expanding its telehealth footprint as it suits up for expansion. The company announced that it is expanding its telehealth partnership with MDLive to virtual primary care. This expansion gives greater usage of telehealth and virtual access to doctors already in behavioral health and urgent care services. This resource […]

Telehealth Gets Expansion Through MDLive & Cigna Partnership

February 9, 2020 in Health tagged Medicaid / medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medigap by Jadon Sennet

fda recall antacid — FDA Recalls More Antacids After Carcinogen Detected The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced more recalls for Antacids after a cancer-causing carcinogen was detected. Zantac and other generic heartburn medications have been found to contain trace amounts of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The World Health Organization classifies NDMA as a “probable human […]

FDA Recalls More Antacids After Carcinogen Detected

January 29, 2020 in Medicare tagged heart disease / high cholesterol / medicare / Medigap by Jenny McCann

Improve Balance — Improve Balance and Avoid Falls How do you improve balance and avoid falls? We will discuss this question in today’s post. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one cause of injuries, hospital admissions and death for older Americans. One in four Americans […]

How To Improve Balance and Avoid Falls

January 28, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Jenny McCann

Everyone has Questions about Medicare Let’s get to the bottom of of them Question: What happens to Plan F? Answer: Well the truth is, no one knows. The most likely outcome is that once the plan F goes away in 2020 the prices are more than likely going up. We […]

Real World Medicare Questions

January 6, 2020 in Medicare tagged Insurance Education / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / Medigap / Plan F by Micah Boulter

2020 Medicare Changes — There are many changes coming to Medicare benefits in 2020. Here are a few key takeaways: Part A Deductible – Increases from $1364 => to $1420 Part B Deductible – Increases from $185 => to $197 Part B Premium – Increases $135.50/mo => to $144.30/mo Social Security “cost of living” […]

2020 Medicare Changes At A Glance

December 18, 2019 in Medicare tagged Medicare changes / Medigap / Part A / Part B / Part D by Jenny McCann

With the 2020 year about to begin, you might want to compare your Medicare options for the next year. One way to explore your options is through this year’s 2020 Medicare & You guidebook. The book can be used in many ways, most notably providing you the information you need […]

Medicare & You: Why You Should Order a Book Each ...

December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare review / Medigap by Jadon Sennet