Getting 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.
How 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[...]
ReadGenetic Testing Fraud: A Concerning Trend
A high-cost diagnostic test that can easily be marketed to the masses is a bright, shiny object to the health care con artist. There are numerous reports that scammers are using “fear factor” messaging to vulnerable seniors anxious to diagnose existing health concerns and proactively identify future medical conditions.
ReadGetting Ready for 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) begins October 15. You’ll have[...]
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