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Medical marijuana is used to treat a variety of healthcare concerns, including symptoms related to cancer treatment, anxiety, insomnia and more. Currently, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule One drug by the Drug Enforcement Agency, although some states have moved to legalize or decriminalize the possession and use of…

Nutrition is the cornerstone of general health, but eating healthy foods has been proven to be effective in helping accelerate the healing process after an injury or surgery. While recuperating from an illness, eating healthy foods can feel like a challenge, but it can make a difference in your physical…

Healthcare in the United States offers citizens access to some of the most advanced treatment options in the world, but this access can come with a hefty price tag attached. Although private insurance and government programs like Medicare insurance can help to defray the cost of expensive medicine and medical…

Medicare Advantage plans, also known as MA or Medicare Part C plans, are offered by private insurers who are contracted by Medicare to manage Part A and B benefits in their coverage area. These plans often include extra coverage not provided by Original Medicare, such as routine dental and vision…

Medicare Advantage plans, commonly referred to as Part C or MA plans, are carried by insurers who have contracts with Medicare to manage and expand on Original Medicare benefits. Medicare Advantage plans must adhere to specific rules set by Medicare, but they also have the ability to make coverage determinations…

Starting January 1, 2020, some Medicare Supplement plans, also called Medigap plans, like Plan C will be discontinued. This means these plans are no longer offered to those who are eligible to enroll in Medicare beginning in 2020. Existing enrollees in a Medigap Plan C policy may be able to…

Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage for Medicare recipients. Part D plans are designed to defray the cost of your medications, but they do not kick in automatically when you enroll in Medicare Parts A and B. Once eligible, you would apply for the coverage through a private…

A bone marrow transplant is a treatment your doctor may prescribe if you have lymphoma or leukemia to help treat your cancer and give your body support to withstand chemotherapy. Additionally, bone marrow transplants can be helpful against other types of cancer, and Medicare benefits may extend to these transplants…

Medicare Part D is the prescription drug coverage arm of Medicare. Original Medicare focuses on inpatient hospital care and doctor visits under Part A and Part B, but it does not include any prescription drug coverage. It can be critical to enroll in Part D for medications that are prescribed…