Perhaps you got your paper copy of the 2021 “Medicare & You” handbook in the mail last fall, as you did the year before that. And the year before that. Maybe it’s time to make that your last paper copy. When you sign up for the e-version of the “Medicare &...
While you’re celebrating with loved ones this Valentine’s Day, don’t forget your heart needs some love, too. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, taking about 647,000 lives each year. You might not be able to avoid...
More than 79% of people 65 and over are fully vaccinated for COVID-19—but are you defending yourself from other life-threatening illnesses, like pneumonia and the flu? Getting vaccinated is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect yourself. According to the CDC,...
If you have Medicare and you’re facing challenges paying for health care, you may qualify for Medicare programs that can help you save money on drug and medical costs. Medicaid If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Medicaid—a joint federal and...
If you have Medicare and face challenges getting to a COVID-19 vaccine location, Medicare will pay a doctor or other care provider to give the vaccine to you in your home, at no cost to you. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is more important than ever. Do you know about...
Medicare.gov makes it easy to find and compare nearby health care providers, like hospitals, home health agencies, doctors, nursing homes and other health care services that accept Medicare. All in one place on Medicare.gov, you can: See how patients rate their care...
