Medicare

The ongoing Texas-based FEMA SEP has been extended through July 31. The SEP is due to the brutal winter storms from February 2021.
Due to the extent of the record-breaking storms that devastated much of Texas this past February, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an extension of the ongoing Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through July 31, 2021. The Texas-based FEMA SEP is applicable in […]

Texas-Based FEMA SEP Extended Through July

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Chiropractic Care
Every year in the U.S., millions of people receive chiropractic care. This treatment is a non-invasive option for treating back and neck pain associated with musculoskeletal alignment. It works by using physical manipulation to realign the spine. Chiropractic care may be partially covered by Medicare Part B. How It Helps […]

Medicare Coverage for Chiropractic Care

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mental health month
Mental health month was developed to raise awareness for mental health and the way it affects children, families, and communities. Mental Health Month was established in 1949 to shed a light on how important mental health and wellness are in the lives of Americans. It is also a time dedicated […]

May is Mental Health Month: Let’s Talk About It

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femtech
Gender disparities are very prominent in the health field. However, femtech has been the new thing to hit the medical sphere, with its sole purpose being to help women. What is Femtech? Femtech refers to the “software, diagnostics, products and services, that use technology to support women’s health”. Iva Tin, […]

A Dive Into Femtech

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US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt.  Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.
Capital Capitol  It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford.  A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness.  What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

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internet
In this day and age, more children are learning to use a cellphone before they become potty-trained. Similarly, a tablet has replaced their favorite toy. They now have access to the internet. As adults, we understand the dangers that are present on the web, but these young children do not […]

Monitoring Your Child’s Internet Usage

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Snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
Many people experience obstructive sleep apnea and the condition may lead to a variety of health complications down the line. Medicare Part B insurance may be able to help you cover the costs of CPAP therapy. Finding and staying consistent with your CPAP therapy can reduce your health risks and […]

Medicare Coverage for Sleep Apnea

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Tobacco Program Starting the journey to stop smoking can be completely overwhelming, especially without help. You may find help that is covered by your Medicare Part B insurance plan. Medicare offers a Tobacco Counseling Program that may help you stay on track and quit smoking for good. The Numbers Each […]

Quit Smoking with Help from Medicare

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COBRA
The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows employees to remain under their employer-sponsored health plan in the event that they leave the job or have reduced hours that do not let them qualify for the coverage. Employers with more than 50 full-time employees are required to offer health insurance and […]

COBRA Explained

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