Published by: Library of Congress Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is currently celebrated each year in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. In the United States the last Sunday […]
HHS says midyear change not feasible, will pass on savings from reduced spending on Alzheimer’s drugs in 2023 Published by: AARP Medicare’s Part B $170.10 basic monthly premium will not be reduced this year, but instead, any savings from lower spending will be passed on to beneficiaries in 2023.The The U.S. Health and Human Services
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Embrace the shorts-and-swimsuit season head on Published by: AARP When was the last time your arms, legs, and torso saw the light of day? For many women 50-plus the wistful answer is “not recently.” This means shorts are a memory. Sleeveless tops and bare sundresses, too. Somehow body positivity is easier when we’re dressed …
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Published by: www.almanac.com Take a moment to learn the true meaning of Memorial Day. It’s important to recognize the difference between this federal holiday and Veterans Day (especially for vets). Also, learn why it was originally called Decoration Day, why the red poppy is a symbol, and when to fly the flag. This U.S. federal
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare Savings Programs help pay your Medicare costs if you have limited income and savings. Medicare Savings Programs are also called MSPs, Medicare Buy-In programs, or Medicare Premium Payment Programs. There are three main programs, with different benefits and eligibility requirements. * Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Pays for Medicare Part B premium. Also reimburses for
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Published by: CDC Understand the Risks and Benefits of Pets There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.
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Errors can prove costly to new enrollees Published by: AARP Missing deadlines, delaying enrollment, or choosing the wrong plan can cost you a bundle when it comes to Medicare. Here’s a list of 10 common mistakes new Medicare enrollees make and how to avoid them, according to the Medicare Rights Center, a nonpartisan, not-for-profit consumer
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center If you have a concern about the quality of care received from a Medicare provider, your concern can be directed to the Beneficiary and Family-Centered Care-Quality Improvement Organization (BFCC-QIO) for your area. The BFCC-QIOs are made up of practicing doctors and other health care experts. Their role is to monitor
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Published by: Presley General Insurance Agency, Inc. For those enrolled in high-deductible healthcare plans, the low premiums often keep monthly expenses manageable. But what happens when a large medical expense occurs? The result is often a heavy burden on family budgets. A health savings account (HSA) provides an answer, along with additional tax benefits. What
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Published by: Colorectal Cancer Alliance The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has lowered the colorectal cancer screening age to 45. This means all people at average risk should start screening for colorectal cancer at age 45. People at higher risk may need to be screened earlier according to their risk factors. Colorectal cancer
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