Medicare Program Team

It's a simple formula: Better access to fitness opportunities can translate into better health and less need for expensive medical interventions. Some health insurers have even recognized that offering a fitness benefit to members can help…
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Husband and wife Efren Avilez-Lopez, 81, and Maria Medina-Zeveda, 70, both Mexican nationals living illegally in Ontario, were convicted of trafficking large quantities of methamphetamine in Idaho, it was announced Wednesday US Attorney…
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New study ranks states by number of nursing homes, occupancy rates and cost of careSome states charge tens of thousands of dollars more for care than others A new study has revealed the top ten states for accessing senior care. Florida is…
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Many people choose Medicare Advantage plans without exploring their options or noticing what changes their plan may have made, according to research by KFF, a health policy nonprofit. But now that a new year has begun, you may find that the…
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On a cool morning in Marysville, a pioneering meeting unfolded within the welcoming walls of Prestige Assisted Living. This event, the first Senior Care Group Breakfast held on February 16 at 9 a.m., was an important step toward fostering a…
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In a major development in the ongoing debate over drug prices and health care policy in the United States, a federal district judge has granted the Biden administration's request to dismiss a lawsuit by the pharmaceutical industry lobby,…
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What would you and your spouse do with $351,000 when you retire? That may sound like a nice nest egg, but you may need every penny just to cover health care costs in retirement, including medicare premiums and drugs after insurance pays its…
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Which are the best and worst rated nursing homes? We've rounded them up. Campus production Reality Check is a Mahoning Matters series that holds those in power to account and shines a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a…
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Walking 95 laps for a centenary celebration In an inspiring testament to determination and resilience, a 99-year-old veteran is preparing to celebrate his upcoming 100th birthday by walking 95 laps around his garden. This extraordinary task…
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U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine Darcie McElwee announced Wednesday that her office collected a total of $24.4 million in civil and criminal actions in fiscal year 2023. Almost all of the $23 million collected by the Maine U.S.…
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