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Americans who retire or are fired after age 65 with group benefits from the employer applying for Medicare Parts A and B must show that they have “credible” prescription drug coverage when applying for their new Medicare Part D. If you…
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Vials containing an expensive and controversial drug for Alzheimer’s disease have a fixed size, but the amount required by patients varies widely, as it is administered by intravenous infusion in part based on body weight. That problem…
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Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes deny patients vital health care while charging the government billions of dollars each year, government oversight bodies told a House panel Tuesday.…
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The Congressional Budget Office said that a pending proposal by Senate Democrats to allow Medicare to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies for lower prices would generate nearly $ 290 billion in savings and new revenue over ten…
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If you are a Medicare retiree and want to travel, make sure you know if your insurance plan can help. Whether you want to hit the road for a trip to the United States or go abroad, coverage at your destination depends on the specifics of…
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Across Virginia, people have adapted to the new normal of pandemic life, but there are still concerns about the effects of the past two years on the state’s older residents and what could happen if COVID- 19 increase again. A new report…
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Share on PinterestVision problems could be related to dementia and cognitive impairment. Yasser Chalid / Getty ImagesA new study study reveals a strong correlation between vision loss and dementia and cognitive impairment.More research…
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Senate Democrats Want to Raise Taxes on Some Big Income and Use Money to Expand Medicare Solvency, the Last Step in the Party's Electoral Attempt to Develop a Reduced Version of the Collective Economic Package, Democratic aides told The…
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Despite the practical benefits of CT scans for colorectal cancer screening (CRC) and the endorsement of various organizations, the Medicare and Medicaid Service Centers will not re-evaluate their lack of coverage for this. procedure in CRC…
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Although patients with diabetes on Medicare Advantage plans are more likely to receive preventative treatments, they are less likely to be prescribed newer, more expensive medications, and are more likely to have higher blood pressure and…
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