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For Seniors, Medicare's Obesity-Counseling Benefit Goes Largely Unused
Seniorhelpdesk.com Healthcare Blog By Phil Galewitz and Kaiser Health News http://khn.org
The Obama administration offered hope to millions of...
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New Medicare Advantage Tool To Lower Drug Prices Puts Crimp In Patients’ Choices
Seniorhelpdesk.com blog by Susan Jaffe and Kaiser Health News
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No Gaps In Understanding: Here’s Your Primer On Medigap Coverage
Blog by Judith Graham and Kaiser Health News
Every year, older adults can opt out of a Medicare Advantage plan and opt in to original Medicare...
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Don’t Be Misled by False Medicare or Social Security Ads
By Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications Social Security Administration
Online and otherwise, there’s a lot of information out...
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Medicare Advantage Plans Cleared To Go Beyond Medical Coverage — Even Groceries
Seniorhelpdesk.com blog by Susan Jaffe and Kaiser Health News
Cover photo: This is one of several vans that provides door-to-door service for seniors...
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Medicare Unveils Design And Publicity Campaign For New Beneficiary Cards with the First Mailing Beginning April 2018
The new cards will be rolled out in April 2018, but federal officials are beginning an outreach campaign now so seniors are not confused when they...
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Medicare forms: To get the Medicare form you need, find the situation that applies to you. Get forms in alternate formats.
https://www.medicare.gov/forms-help-and-resources/forms/medicare-forms.h...
Author: Craig Smith
What's Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)?
Senior Help Desk Healthcare Blog credited to U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244 https...
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How do I get a replacement Medicare Card?
Replacing your Medicare card if it is lost, stolen, or damaged
Your Medicare card is proof of your Medicare insurance. If your Medicare card was lost...
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Is it Medicare or Medicaid? Understanding the Difference
Posted by Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications Social Security Administration www.socialsecurity.gov
A lot of people have a...
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