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 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 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 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 ArticleHow To Find Or Give A Great Massage
Many people are looking for ways to be healthier these days and if you’re one of them, consider learning more about the art of massage! Getting a massage is very beneficial to your entire well-being...
View ArticleCheck Out These Tips To Improve Your Memory
This powerful information will help you to gain a better understanding of your memory and offers you some very helpful advice to help you improve your memory. You will definitely notice great results...
View ArticleHaving Trouble With Your Memory? Read These Tips!
Memory is an integral part of brain function, and can fade if the brain is not kept in optimum health. Maintaining good overall health will also assist in keeping your memory sharp. The following tips...
View ArticleNatural Ways You Can Remember Things More Clearly
Your memory is what you rely on to remember the good things from your past, those beautiful memories that you never want to forget. It’s also what you use to remember where you put the car keys, and...
View ArticleBuild Your Muscles With These Easy Tips
No matter what your motivation for wanting to engage in muscle building, you will reap considerable benefits from it. Doing it the right way is very important to avoiding injuries and keeping your...
View ArticleExcellent Methods Of Increasing Your Muscle Mass
Muscle building is a subject that interests many, but it is common for people to be somewhat confused as to how they should go about sculpting the body they desire. By arming yourself with the right...
View ArticleSimple Ideas For Helping You To Understand Muscle Building
Anytime you want to start building your muscles, you need to know the best, safest ways to do so. It can be a straightforward process, but you have to take the precautions and do what is safe, what is...
View ArticleHow Better Nutrition Can Benefit You Today
Good nutrition is truly all about education and moderation. This article contains a few useful ideas to help you on your way to eating healthier. It’s important to consider that everything you put in...
View ArticleTips To Live A Nutritional But Pleasurable Lifestyle
Healthy nutrition can help you feel great, but it can also help prevent and manage many diseases. Good nutrition does not happen automatically. It is the result of making smart food choices every day....
View ArticleTreat Yourself And Your Family To Better Health With These Nutrition Tips
For those who have never been into it, nutrition may be intimidating. Because your body needs so many different nutrients, it is easy to get information overload. This article has tips to help you...
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