Published by: Medicare.gov Hospitals Hospitals provide medical, surgical, and psychiatric care to people who are sick or injured. Services are ordered by a doctor. These types of hospitals can be found here using the “Hospital type” filter: Acute care: Give inpatient medical care and other related services for surgery, acute medical conditions, or injuries (usually […]
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Osteoporosis weakens bones to the point that they can break easily. It is called a “silent disease” because people who develop it may not notice any changes until a bone breaks — usually a bone in the hip, spine, or wrist. Bones are made of living tissue. A healthy
Save money by downloading your next read or listen from Libby, BookBub, Amazon, and more Published by: AARP E-reading has exploded in popularity since Amazon came out with its Kindle in 2007, with e-book sales skyrocketing to $1 billion last year, according to the Association of American Publishers. The average newly released bestseller costs around
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center During the week of July 15, CMS released additional guidance regarding Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) outreach and education. The MPPP, sometimes referred to as “smoothing,” was established in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and allows Medicare beneficiaries with Part D to opt into an alternative payment structure for their
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Extra Help is a cost-assistance program that helps you pay for prescription drugs while on Medicare. It works by paying for your Part D premium (up to a state-specific benchmark amount) while lowering the cost of your prescription drugs. Note: You pay no premium if you have a basic Part
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Published by: National Institute on Aging Menopause is not a disease or disorder. This time in a woman’s life is often full of other transitions in addition to physical ones: Women may be caring for aging parents or relatives, supporting their children as they move into adulthood, or taking on new responsibilities at work. Some
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Here’s a breakdown of the costs you can expect in 2024: Part A (Hospital Insurance) Premium: Deductible: Coinsurance: Skilled Nursing Facility: Part B (Medical Insurance) Costs after catastrophic limit: $0For more details, check out our Guide to Medicare Costs in 2024 here: Medicare Costs in 2024. You can also review
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center It’s understandable to feel that you don’t need to think about this topic when you’re in good health! You should know, however, that putting your future health care wishes in writing can be very helpful to your family members if you were to suddenly find yourself in a position where
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Published by: fox5atlanta.com Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on May 5 each year, commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day but a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. While it holds historical significance in
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Published by: Alzheimers.gov Early on in Alzheimer’s and related dementias, people experience changes in thinking, remembering, and reasoning in a way that affects daily life and activities. Eventually, people with these diseases will need more help with simple, everyday tasks. This may include bathing, grooming, and dressing. It may be upsetting to the person to
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