Tag: medicare supplement
Congress Moves to Fix Doctors’ Medicare Pay
Reacting to concerns that the current Medicare payment formula has discouraged many doctors from accepting Medicare patients, Congress has made a move that may result in doctors receiving more money for their Medicare services. Continue reading “Congress Moves to Fix Doctors’ Medicare Pay” »
Never Too Late to be a Competitive Athlete … The National Senior Games
The National Senior Games is a well-kept secret to many Americans, but it shouldn’t be. Continue reading “Never Too Late to be a Competitive Athlete … The National Senior Games” »
What Do Many 100-Year-Olds Have in Common?
Perhaps you’ve noticed that people seem to age a lot more gracefully than they used to—in some cases, all the way to 100 and beyond. Continue reading “What Do Many 100-Year-Olds Have in Common?” »
Jogging May Help You Live Longer
While cardio workouts are an important part of maintaining fitness at any age, there are indications that jogging may offer its own particular benefits to people who jog as little as an hour per week or 15 minutes per day. Continue reading “Jogging May Help You Live Longer” »
Medicare Population Growing at a Rate Far Exceeding the General Population
According to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) data*, the population of Americans 65 years of age and older will continue to grow significantly in coming years. Continue reading “Medicare Population Growing at a Rate Far Exceeding the General Population” »
Statute of Limitations on Unpaid Medical Bills
If you are among the millions of Americans plagued by unpaid medical bills, here is what you need to know about how those unpaid bills can affect you, and about the statute of limitations on creditors’ ability to take you to court. Continue reading “Statute of Limitations on Unpaid Medical Bills” »
Breakfast May Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack
While previous reports had drawn connections between skipping breakfast and such conditions as obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes, results of a Harvard study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation suggest the habit of skipping a morning meal increases the risk of heart attack. Continue reading “Breakfast May Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack” »
Affordable Care Act in Plain English — Bigger Government
In recent posts, we have discussed key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a.k.a. Obamacare, as they concern the American population in general and people on Medicare in particular. Continue reading “Affordable Care Act in Plain English — Bigger Government” »
E-Readers Can Keep You Reading Despite Vision Loss
Many seniors appear to have given up one of life’s great pleasures.
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