Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com More than 10,000 people a day are turning 65! While qualifying for Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare Beneficiaries are VERY confused as to what type of plan to enroll in, to “supplement” Original Medicare. By zipcode, a Medicare Beneficiary may have over “100 Plans” to choose from to help supplement their …
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Hey Medicare Nation! It’s almost Spring time! For many people, this has been a terrible winter. Many Medicare Nation listeners have been emailing me to find out if Medicare covers “Emergencies” while traveling across the U.S. or abroad. That’s a great question! Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans Do cover “Emergency Care” AND Urgent Care ANYWHERE in the United States and it’s Territories. …
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Hey Medicare Nation! htpps://www.TheMedicareNation.com Today, I’m going to speak with you about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. CMS…Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new regulation that began January 1, 2019. Under 42 CFR 422.62(a)(3)….CMS published the following: During the MA OEP, MA plan enrolles may enroll in another MA plan …
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Hey Medicare Nation! You are getting ready for Thanksgiving and you haven’t even looked at Prescription Drug Plans for 2019. Don’t panic! I have your back 🙂 There are Prescription Drug Plan changes for 2019. Listen to this episode to learn about the NEW changes and make a confident decision to enroll in the Medicare …
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Hey Medicare Nation! It’s October! Lots of changes going on in the Medicare landscape. Social Security recently announced the 2019 COLA, and for those of you on Social Security and Social Security Disability, you will be receiving a 2.8% raise in your monthly check. Social Security raise goes into effect January 1, 2019. Social Security …
Hey Medicare Nation! I have a special show for you today. The FDA has issued a “Voluntary Recall” on Westminster Pharmaceuticals of all lots of their Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (Thyroid Tablets). Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC, which has its Corporate HQ in Tampa, Florida, is voluntarily recalling all lots, within the expiration date, of Levo-thyroxine and Lio-thyronine (Thyroid Tablets) …
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Hey Medicare Nation! Medicare Nation The topic of Medical Marijuana is BOOMING! I had to bring back Dr. Rachna Patel to update us on what’s going on in the Medical Marijuana Community. Currently, there are 9 States, plus the District of Columbia (DC), that have “Legalized” the “Recreational” use of Marijuana. The 9 States are: …
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Hey Medicare Nation! Millions of people are diagnosed with “Foot Drop.” Some people also call it……”Drop Foot.” Help A Child or Adult Walk Again! Either way, Foot Drop is a serious matter! Foot Drop is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot, necessary for walking. Foot …
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Hey Medicare Nation! Do you know what “Drop Foot” is? Foot Drop is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot necessary for walking. It causes a person to drag the foot and toes, or engage in a high-stepping walk called a “steppage gait.” This increases the …
Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com Special Election Period Extended through March 31, 2018 for Medicare Beneficiaries Affected by California Wildfires. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the Special Election Period (SEP) for Medicare Beneficiaries affected by the California Wildfires to March 31, 2018. Any Medicaer Beneficiary who resides in, or resided in …
