Medicare

As noted in my previous Sixty and Me blog, Original Medicare consists of Part A and Part B. This blog focuses on Part A which applies to inpatient hospital stays plus some other services. Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers…

It can be easy to make mistakes when it comes to Medicare. This is because our health is often overlooked or pushed to the bottom of our seemingly never-ending to-do lists. Thus, we do not allow ourselves the proper amount of time to dedicate to learning…

In the U.S., reaching 65 is synonymous with becoming Medicare-eligible. Medicare is a national health insurance program started in 1965. It was created and administered by the U.S. government and is funded mainly by payroll taxes…

October is Depression Awareness Month, depression being a serious mental health disorder that is plaguing Americans now more than ever due to the pandemic. In June, 31% of U.S. adults reported struggling with symptoms…

Nearly 64 million people use Medicare insurance for their healthcare needs. They are constantly bombarded with advertisements and marketing to get them to review different options. The closer we get to the Annual Enrollment Period, the more…

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to keep a close eye on our bodies and health. Utilizing Medicare preventive services can help you stay healthy by discovering and treating medical issues before they become unmanageable…

As of February 2022, 37 states have legalized comprehensive, publicly available medical marijuana/cannabis programs and 10 have approved use of “low THC, high cannabidiol (CBD)” products for medical reasons in limited situations…

Medicare is insurance for Americans over 65 – or under 65 with certain health conditions. With more than 1.4 million U.S. citizens identifying as transgender, many questions come up in the LGBTQ+ community regarding medical coverage…

Original Medicare consists of two parts: Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital benefits, and Medicare Part B covers outpatient doctors’ benefits and durable medical equipment…

Mental health issues can be common as we age, and may include isolation, dementia, and anxiety disorders. Thankfully, Medicare covers a variety of mental health services, including procedures for early detection and mental illness therapy…