Senior Medicare Patrol Warns of COVID-19 Fraud
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) has been receiving complaints of unsolicited callers using the fear and uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic to prey on Medicare beneficiaries. Protect yourself from these scams by knowing what to look for and how to verify that something is real.
Ensuring Access to Needed Medications During the COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the challenges many people may face during the coronavirus pandemic is access to needed prescription and over-the-counter medications. Our tips below offer advice for how to get your medications, as well as find help affording them.
ReadGetting the Care You Need via Telemedicine
Telemedicine—consulting with healthcare professionals via video—is a new reality. The federal government has temporarily expanded telemedicine services for Medicare beneficiaries to cover these virtual visits.
ReadHow Aging Services Professionals are Adapting to the COVID-19 Outbreak
Judith Bendersky, the Field Supervisor at the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, answered questions about what she and her staff have experienced over the past two months serving some of the first communities to struggle with COVID-19 infections.
ReadWomen’s History Month Reminds Us Things Have Gotten Better
Women’s History Month is a chance to remember major milestones that made aging well easier for women. Since the beginning of the 20th century, life expectancy has increased significantly due to improvements in public health, nutrition, and medical technology including improved treatments and better medications for heart disease, stroke, infectious diseases, and certain cancers, such as breast and colon cancers.
ReadHow to Choose a Medicare Plan During the Open Enrollment Period
Choosing a Medicare plan is an important, but difficult decision. During Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15-December 7), use the 4Cs of Medicare – Coverage, Cost, Convenience, and Customer Service – to assess the quality of your current plan and, if needed, find a new one that better fits your needs.
ReadNCOA Low-Income Improvements Included in House Committees’ Medicare Part D Legislation
This week, two House committees passed legislation that includes NCOA proposals to[...]
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