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Redesigned with you in mind – your Medicare Summary Notice

(Thu, 06 Jun 2013)

The Medicare Summary Notice has a new look to help you better understand your Medicare information. We’re excited to announce that you will soon start to see the award-winning, redesigned Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) hitting your mailboxes.  The new design puts clear language in an easy-to-follow format, so that your Medicare information is easier to […] to read more click here

Health screenings save men’s lives

(Sat, 01 Jun 2013)

Did you ever put off doing a task or getting a test and later wished you’d just gotten it over with? If you’re a man with Medicare, now’s the time to talk with your doctor about whether you should get screened for prostate cancer, for colorectal cancer, or for both. Screening tests can find cancer […] to read more click here

Get ready for your summer trip

(Sat, 01 Jun 2013)

If you’re planning a vacation this summer, you know there’s a lot to do before your leave – like buy sunscreen, book your flight, and renew your passport. Don’t forget to include 2 very important items on your travel to-do list if you plan to leave the country on your trip: Look into Medicare coverage […] to read more click here

Say “no” to tobacco!

(Fri, 31 May 2013)

This year include tobacco in your annual spring cleaning, and kick those cigarette butts in the, well, butt!  Why? Because tobacco use is the second leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 1 in every 10 adult deaths. If you or someone you love is ready to quit smoking, we can help. Medicare can help […] to read more click here

CMS Promotes Value for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities in Medicare Plans

(Fri, 17 May 2013)

By Jonathan Blum, Acting Principal Deputy Administrator and Director, Center for Medicare With today’s regulation limiting overhead and profits for Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans, the Affordable Care Act continues to promote value for consumers’ and taxpayers’ health care spending. These new requirements apply to Medicare health and drug plans offered by private insurance […] to read more click here

Older Americans Month 2013: Unleash the Power of Age!

(Mon, 06 May 2013)

For 50 years, May has been the month we celebrate older adults across the nation. You could say that Older Americans Month is coming of age. This year’s theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes older Americans’ potential for energy and activism and urges them to embrace it. There’s no age limit on achievement—and older Americans are […] to read more click here

Get your blood pressure checked regularly

(Wed, 01 May 2013)

Do you or does someone you know have high blood pressure? Most likely, your answer is yes. More than one-third of adults in the United States have high blood pressure, and many don’t even know it. High blood pressure increases your risk of heart disease, the #1 killer worldwide, and many other diseases. That’s why […] to read more click here

Protect yourself from Hepatitis B

(Wed, 01 May 2013)

Did you know that 1.2 million people in the U.S. have chronic Hepatitis B, but many more people don’t know they’re infected because they have no symptoms? Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease that can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious illness that can lead to […] to read more click here

Protect your bones—Medicare can help

(Wed, 01 May 2013)

Do you keep putting off exercise? You may be hurting your bones. Lack of exercise is one of the risk factors that can lead to osteoporosis. When people have osteoporosis their bones become less dense. You may not know that you have osteoporosis until your bones are so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or […] to read more click here

Making complaints less complex

(Mon, 01 Apr 2013)

We hope every healthcare experience you have is a positive one. That’s why we offer you a variety of tools to express your concerns. One of those tools is the ability to file a complaint (sometimes called a “grievance”). Do you have a complaint? If you have a concern or a problem that isn’t a […] to read more click here

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