The Medicare Blog
May 19, 2020
Medicare helps protect you from viral hepatitis
Complications from hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus, kill nearly 1.4 million people worldwide every year.
Hepatitis is contagious. The…
May 15, 2020
3 tips for people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
If you’re among the 7.5 million people in the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program, Medicare providers aren’t allowed to bill you for services and items Medicare covers, including deductibles…
May 12, 2020
Stroke Awareness: What are the signs?
More than 800,000 strokes happen each year in the United States. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. and is a major cause of serious disability…
May 08, 2020
Make your mark & celebrate Older Americans Month
You can enrich your community this spring and all year long by sharing your invaluable experiences and talents with your family, friends, and neighbors. May is Older Americans Month. Medicare…