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Over 14 million Original Medicare recipients in the United States also have a Medicare Supplement, or Medigap, policy. You can purchase one of several types of existing Medigap policies from participating private insurance companies across the country. The purpose of Medicare Supplement plans is to help Medicare recipients fill in…

Vaccinations are one of the best forms of prevention for a variety of diseases. When a harmful bacteria or virus, also known as a pathogen, gets into the body, it can hide itself from your immune system and replicate. If your immune system is not able to fight off a…

House calls are when a doctor comes to your home to see you for your medical checkup or appointment instead of you leaving your home and going to the office. Many people wonder if Medicare benefits cover house calls, and the short answer is yes and no. Medicare did test…

Many Americans who are receiving Original Medicare insurance benefits from both Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) find that their out-of-pocket costs are higher than they would like. For them, having a Medicare supplement, or Medigap plan, is a great solution. Medigap Supplement insurance plans are sold…

Has your doctor diagnosed you with high cholesterol? High cholesterol can put you at an elevated risk for heart disease and stroke. If you have Medicare coverage, we’ll outline what you may need to know about how Medicare insurance pays for high cholesterol treatment and testing. Defining High Cholesterol             Not…

When retirement finally comes, it may bring changes into your life. While you may enjoy some time to travel or spend time with family, you may find changes when it comes to your health insurance as well. If you are retiring at the age of 65, you will qualify for…

Gastric bypass is a surgical treatment approach to help obese patients reduce their weight. However, some patients still experience significant weight gain after this surgery. Surgery for gastric bypass revision may be an option in certain cases. Weight Gain after Gastric Bypass Surgery The most common type of bariatric surgery,…

After looking back at your career and at all your options for the future, you may decide that retiring at the age of 70 is the best option for you. After you retire, you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends. You also may be able to…

For anyone born after 1960 or after, the full retirement age is 67. This is the age that you will be able to receive your full retirement benefits. However, if you are planning to retire at the age of 67, you should be aware that you may need to make…