How to Choose a Medicare Plan During the Open Enrollment Period
By: The My Medicare Matters Team Choosing a Medicare plan is an important, but difficult decision. This choice could determine your health for years to come and save (or cost) you hundreds of dollars...
View Article10 Must-Ask Questions When Comparing Medicare Advantage Plans
By: Ann Kayrish, NCOA’s Senior Program Manager for Medicare This open enrollment people with Medicare will have more plans to sift through than in past years. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
View ArticleAvoiding the Part D Donut Hole
By: Brandy Bauer, Associate Director of NCOA’s Center for Benefits Access. Reposted from NCOA.org. Did you or someone you work with fall into the Medicare Part D “donut hole” this year? The donut...
View ArticleWhat’s New for Medicare in 2019
By: The My Medicare Matters Team Medicare changes every year, some of the changes like the expansion of the diabetes prevention program are narrow and impact a subset of Medicare beneficiaries, while...
View Article6 Ways to Get Vision Coverage When You Retire
By: The My Medicare Matters Team About 1.3 billion people in the world live with some form of vision impairment. The reasons vary but the fact is, your risk of developing vision problems drastically...
View ArticleA Second Chance to Switch Medicare Advantage Plans
By: The My Medicare Matters Team A new opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage/Part C plans is happening right now. The annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) which runs from...
View Article5 Healthy Aging Tips Every Woman Should Know
By: The My Medicare Matters Team Women are often the first line of defense when protecting their family’s health, but in doing so tend to put their concerns on the back burner. These quick tips can...
View ArticleA Guide to Medicare Part C Costs
The My Medicare Matters Team Enrolling in a Medicare plan is a big decision. While you’re able to switch plans each year if you’re unhappy (in some situations more frequently) you still want to choose...
View ArticleHealthy aging all year: Medicare covers 4 important vaccines for seniors
By: The My Medicare Matters Team Coverage of preventive services is one of the most important parts of Medicare’s role in keeping people healthy. Whether reinforcing immunizations you received as a...
View ArticleElderhood: a Case for Abolishing Nursing Homes in the United States |...
The American nursing home is a total institution, with rigorous top-down control over the environment and personal property of residents. Medicare and Medicaid initiated the modern nursing home ind…
View ArticleCheck Your Mail: Changes to the 2018 Medicare Open Enrollment Period Mailings
By: The My Medicare Matters Team It’s time a year again! Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is almost here, starting October 15th and ending December 7th. If you’re already enrolled in a Medicare...
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In Memoriam: Pete Stark
Congressman Fortney H. "Pete" Stark passed away on January 24, 2020. To read Congressman Stark’s official obituary or to share your memories of Pete and read memories shared by others, please visit:...
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Paid Family Leave and Designing Social Insurance Options
In last evening’s State of the Union speech, President Trump highlighted paid family leave as one of his Administration’s priorities. In June 2019, the National Academy of Social Insurance issued an...
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The importance of values-driven social insurance
The month of February typically connotes a “V”- phrase: Valentine’s Day. For me, another word comes to mind: values. What are the underlying values that make social insurance resonate with most...
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Recognizing African-American Leaders
In honor of Black History Month, the National Academy of Social Insurance wishes to recognize African American public servants who have led the nation’s major federal social insurance programs, Social...
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Examining Approaches to Expand Medicare Eligibility: Key Design Options and...
Elizabeth Docteur, Renée M. Landers, Bethany Cole, Marilyn Moon, and Cori Uccello March 2020 Improving access to affordable, high-quality health coverage and care and containing health care spending...
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Executive Summary from the Final Report of the Academy’s Study Panel on...
March 2020 View the full report, Examining Approaches to Expand Medicare Eligibility: Key Design Options and Implications. Executive Summary The current system of insurance coverage in the United...
View ArticleCOVID-19 and Social Insurance
Covid-19, officially a pandemic as of March 11 (WHO), has generated proposals to deal with the health and income security needs of all Americans. This article serves as a summary of some of the latest...
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Healthcare Coverage and Costs: Assessing Medicare-Based Approaches...
The Academy’s 32nd annual policy conference explored the implications of using Medicare as a coverage expansion platform for the overall health care system. Below are a few highlights and key...
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Study Panel on Medicare Eligibility: Message from the Co-Chairs
Proposals to adapt Medicare to extend coverage to new beneficiary populations present a significant set of technical and program design challenges. As a leading hub for health policy experts, the...
View ArticleCARES Act Rebates: Who, How Much, When, and How?
Historic legislation passed by the Senate (S. 3548) and the House (H.R. 748) – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – and signed into law on March 27, 2020, includes the...
View ArticleSound Advice For Getting A Good Massage
If you are interested in learning about the many wonderful benefits a massage can offer you, the following article will help. Massages can ease stress and alleviate many common ailments that slow us...
View ArticleKeep Your Memory Active With These Ideas
Even the most organized and collected individuals have found themselves drawing a blank at some point or another when called upon to recite a key piece of information. Fortunately, the information...
View ArticleMedications For Those Experiencing Memory Loss
You may have noticed that it has become increasingly hard to remember the words to songs that you knew by heart, sayings that you would quote without even thinking of it or random facts that were...
View ArticleHold Onto Your Memories As Long As You Can With This Help
Everyone at one point or another complains about forgetting things. Our memories come into play every day of our lives. The better the memory you have, the more successful you can be in life. Below is...
View ArticleLove Working Out? Learn How To Build Muscle Today!
Muscle building is good for your body. It can make you look better, feel strong and keep you in great shape for many years. In time, you might even enjoy weightlifting. Read on to learn some tips and...
View ArticleEasy To Understand Tips And Advice About Muscle Building
The right advice can be priceless in helping you build muscles. Keep in mind there is much information to learn about building muscles, and that you want to learn as much as you can about the subject....
View ArticleSimple Tips That Will Help You Build Muscle
Muscle building can be used to achieve health and strength or to attain a Hollywood physique. What ever the motivations for your interest in body building, you will need to learn how to do it properly...
View ArticleFast Food Doesn't Have To Be Unhealthy! Try These Tips.
Nutrition is one of the biggest issues when it comes to a dysfunctional body. Are you feeling sluggish, sad, irritable or weak? Does your hair break or do you have itchy skin and ridges in your nails?...
View ArticleNutrition Suggestions To Make Your Family Healthy
Some people have the wrong idea about what proper nutrition is. Sure, eating right has a lot to do with balancing your overall nutrition, but there is a lot more that goes into proper nutrition than...
View ArticleAdvice For Selecting The Right Multivitamin For Your Family
Eating right is going to do a great deal more for your body than just provide the nourishment to live. It is going to make you feel better, look better and be more motivated to do the things in your...
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