Monthly Archives: December 2019

How does temperature affect mental health? Temperatures can play a large role on how your Mental Health affects you. Being to hot can lead to irrational mental thoughts, while being to cold can do exactly the opposite. Warmer Temperatures Warmer temperatures can lead to worsening Mental Health conditions. This is […]

How do temperatures affect mental health?

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Medicare plans receive star ratings each year on a scale from one to five. These star plans are ranked using survey information from Medicare plans, plan members, and providers. A ranking of one star reflects a poor plan, while a plan with five stars reflects an excellent plan. Categories Covered […]

Why You Should Talk to Your Agent About Five Star ...

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Flu Shot Pricing Is Free… Sorta: A Deeper Issue In Our Healthcare With flu season here, many are doing their best to avoid the contagious respiratory illness. Most people take action by getting the flu shot, which can be accessed for free in certain areas with an insurance plan. Although […]

Flu Shot Pricing Is Free… Sorta: A Deeper Issue In ...

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Cigna continues to help those in need, this time funding Non Profits in Massachusetts that support the health and well-being of unpaid family caregivers. Massachusetts has around 840,000 unpaid caregivers as the demographic continues to age and the number steadily grows. Donating a total of $50,000, Cigna hopes to help […]

Caregivers In Massachusetts Receive Grant From Cigna

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What is Tuberculosis? “Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but they can also damage other parts of the body.” Medlineplus.gov  TB is a curable and preventable disease. However, in many third world countries around the world, many people have […]

What is Tuberculosis?

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According to a Health tracking Poll from Kaiser Family Foundation, “Medicare For All” support has taken a hit after voters were given a description of the trade-offs the single-payer plan would require. Earlier in the season, 54% of the public supported Medicare For All (peak support). The program was described […]

Medicare For All Loses Some Support Due to Cost

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Medi-Cal has begun expansion eligibility for young undocumented adults. Starting in January, despite immigration status, young adults will be able to sign up for California’s Medicaid program. The question now is, will those eligible enroll? The California Medical Assistance Program, or Medi-Cal, is California’s Medicaid program. Medi-Cal serves low-income individuals, […]

Medi-Cal Expansion to include ages 19-25

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