Social Security Terms in Plain Language
Some of the terms and acronyms (an abbreviation of the first letters of words in a phrase) people use when they talk about Social Security… Read More »Social Security Terms in Plain Language
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Tips to help seniors afford and manage critical medical treatments
What are your options if you’ve recently been diagnosed with a serious illness?
Being diagnosed with a serious chronic illness like diabetes, heart disease or multiple sclerosis is not only life-changing, it’s also complicated. Just figuring out how to pay for your prescribed medications, making sure your prescriptions are filled and available when you need them and remembering what medications to take and when is almost a full-time job. Thankfully, as more and more seniors embrace technology, there are new digital tools and resources available to help them manage their healthcare costs and live healthier lives.
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VA Launches New Community Health Care Options
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program on June 6, 2019, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018 (MISSION Act), which both ends the Veterans Choice Program and establishes a new Veterans Community Care Program.
The MISSION Act will strengthen the nationwide VA Health Care System by empowering Veterans with more health care options.
“The changes not only improve our ability to provide the health care Veterans need, but also when and where they need it,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “It will also put Veterans at the center of their care and offer options, including expanded telehealth and urgent care, so they can find the balance in the system that is right for them.”
VA Offers Tools to Make Traveling Easier for Veterans with Health Concerns
Travel can be fun and rewarding. But if you’re a Veteran with health concerns, it can also bring worry: What if I lose my medications? What if I get sick or have a flare-up while I’m out of town?
You can relax. VA has a set of virtual health care tools that will help make your trip more carefree. For increased peace of mind, do these things before you go:
Register for My HealtheVet, VA’s online health portal, to stay on top of your VA health care while you’re away. Look up health information, refill prescriptions, download your medical images and reports, and access information on your allergies and adverse reactions. If you upgrade to a premium account, you can view and download your medical records, keep track of your appointments, and message you’re your VA care team if they participate in Secure Messaging.Read More »VA Offers Tools to Make Traveling Easier for Veterans with Health Concerns
Did You Know Medicare Can Help You Choose a Nursing Home?
Yes, Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare website has detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. Nothing is more important than the quality of care… Read More »Did You Know Medicare Can Help You Choose a Nursing Home?
Will Your Parents Need a Representative Payee
Preparation starts with information Your parents were there for you when you were born. They’ve been with you through the most important achievements of your… Read More »Will Your Parents Need a Representative Payee