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Coverage options or dental discounts First, check with your spouse's company or employer if any of you are still working. Half of people aged 65 and over who had dental coverage were employees, spouses of employees or retirees, according to…
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Elderly operators have significantly modified their operations in 2022 to address staff shortages. One position that is undergoing rapid evolution is that of the senior life recruiter. In the not-too-distant past, recruiters often relied…
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There is good and bad news about the ongoing research into Joe Biden's administration of the Direct Contracting Entity (DCE) program, also known as ACO REACH. The bad news is that the idea remains a threat to the health of the elderly and…
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This October marks three years since the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) was first implemented, and some nursing homes are still struggling to adjust. While a global pandemic and an unprecedented staff shortage are partly to blame for…
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The project to support the growing demand for housing for the elderly in Larimer County sets a "comprehensive health standard" to prioritize the health and well-being of residents. MorningStar Senior Living, Haselden Real Estate…
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Compared to Medicare pay-per-service, seniors save about $ 2,000 on average in total annual health care spending with Medicare Advantage (MA). This is according to a new study, based on data from the current Better Medicare Alliance's 2019…
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If you recently received a Medicare summary notice stating that Medicare will not pay your bill. The provider told you that Medicare thinks you have other insurance. What should you do? Do you have to pay this bill? This could be one of…
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More Texans are enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans, which are marketed to offer more services at a lower cost than the traditional service payment plan known as Medicare Part B. But a new federal report indicates that this may not be…
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Stanley Sienda, 88, had just returned from his usual running routine one late April afternoon when he heard someone knocking on the door of his apartment in Chugach View, a public housing complex for the elderly in Fairview. "I open the…
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Amedisys will soon be in a league of its own, at least to some extent. Undoubtedly, there are many independent, home-based companies still on the market that are listed on the stock exchange. But the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based supplier…
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