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All About Medical Underwriting and Medicare
You may have heard of medical underwriting before but aren't fully familiar with it. What is medical underwriting, and how can it affect your insurance?
Defining Constipation and Finding Relief
Constipation may be uncomfortable to talk about, but if you're dealing with it, finding relief is more important.
Does Medicare Cover Aneurysm Scans and Treatment?
Aneurysms can seem scary, and they don’t always have symptoms — making them hard to spot. Can Medicare help you to diagnose and treat them?
The Health Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to serve your community, but did you know that you can also get something out of it? Here's how volunteering can be great f...
Dishes to Impress Your Friends: Steak Frites
You may connect steak and fries with an essential bit of Americana, but it's also a favorite in classic French cuisine. Take your steak game up a notch...
What Does Medically Necessary Mean?
Whether Medicare considers something medically necessary or not can define your coverage and what you'll be paying out-of-pocket. Here's what you need ...
Is Wine Healthy for You?
We've long heard that wine can be healthy for you, but is that truly the case? Let's explore if wine is healthy for you or not.
Limiting Charges and Excess Charges in Medicare
Limiting charges and excess charges are connected concepts with Medicare, but the link can be confusing. What are they and how do they affect your cost...
Different Medicare Notices
Paperwork isn't the most fun or exciting topic, and you receive a lot with your Medicare plan already. But some of that paperwork may be important noti...
The Truth About MSG
The chemical monosodium glutamate is a surprisingly controversial one. What's the truth behind MSG, and is it really that bad for you?
COVID Vaccine Myths & Facts
There are a lot of scary-sounding stories flying around the internet about COVID vaccines right now. Let's decipher which ones are myths and the truth ...
Where to Turn for Medicare Help
With a program as encompassing and broad as Medicare, it's understandable that you may have some questions. Here's where you can turn for Medicare help!
The Health Benefits of Lemon
Lemon is a great ingredient to use in your cooking, but can it also be healthy for you? Yes! Lemons are packed with antioxidants and nutrients that can...
FDA Approves First Alzheimer's Drug Since 2003
The Food & Drug Administration has approved the first Alzheimer's disease drug in almost twenty years, but with it has come controversy.
At-Home Vaccination Efforts Receive Payment Boost for Medicare Beneficiaries
The vaccination campaign has been a great success so far, but one population has struggled to get vaccinated — the homebound. CMS has expande...