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Depending on what medications you’ve needed, you may already know that certain prescription drugs can be quite expensive. But, even if the medications you use are generic, if you have a chronic condition or need the medications for a long period, the costs can add up over time. Even though Medicare Part A and Part B don’t include prescription drug coverage, you may have the chance to lower your prescription drug costs through Part D. What is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D is prescription…

Medicare wasn’t meant to be confusing, but it’s grown in complexity since it was first established. Original Medicare, still the program of choice for many seniors, consists of Part A and Part B benefits that work together but cover different services.  What is Medicare Part B?Medicare Part A is hospital insurance. After the deductible, it helps pay for inpatient hospital bills, as well as hospice care and stays in skilled nursing or rehabilitation facilities. When you sign up for Medicare benefits, you’re automatically enrolled in…

Seniors over 65 are susceptible to eye diseases like macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy. In fact, one-third of all adults at this age experience some level of vision loss. Losing your vision, or living with impaired vision, often means losing independence. Seniors who don’t have full independence at home because of difficulty seeing, are also at high risk for social isolation and depression.  To protect yourself from vision problems, it’s important to have access to routine vision care. Getting regular eye exams assist your…

In the fight against cancer, all kinds of new technologies are making their way to the forefront. Although traditional therapies like radiation and chemotherapy are still useful as cancer treatments, newer technologies using stem cells and humanized antibodies are providing additional options for people suffering from lung cancer and other hard-to-treat cancers. Humanized antibodies are antibodies that have come from non-human sources. These antibodies undergo a technical process during which protein sequences are modified to allow the antibodies to be used in humans. One of…

Vaccines are believed to have first been discovered in the late 1700s. Since then, inoculating people against various diseases has become standard practice with many people receiving vaccine administration as infants. Among the most common vaccines given today is the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, although this vaccine combo didn’t become popular until the 1970s. Prior to that time, individual vaccines for each of these conditions were available, but the MMR vaccine wasn’t widely accessible until 1971. If you’re eligible for Medicare, take advantage…

Botox injections are best known as cosmetic treatments for those who want to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles and make their skin look smooth and young. However, Botox injections are also used to treat medical conditions that are caused by muscle disorders.   If your health care provider suggests you get Botox injections for a medical condition, your Medicare benefits might cover them. It will depend on the type of treatment you need and if the Botox is considered medically necessary.  Does Medicare cover Botox? …