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5 Reasons Men Skip Doctor Visits, and Shouldn’t
Posted by Medicare Made ClearMen are 24 percent less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). The graphic below, created at Georgetown University, shows more shocking statistics. For example:
Your New Medicare Card is On the Way
Posted by Medicare Made ClearYou are next in line to receive your new Medicare card. Medicare announced that cards are in the mail to you and others who live in your state. Each wave of mailings can take several weeks to complete, so keep an eye out for your card with patience.
3 Health Concerns Top the List for Older Men
Posted by Medicare Made ClearScan your doctor’s brochure rack or search “men’s health” on the internet. You will likely see common topics, such as heart disease and prostate cancer. These are important things to know about. But do they address your main health concerns?
3 Surprising Facts About Arthritis
Posted by Medicare Made ClearAbout 50 million Americans have arthritis. If you are one of them or know someone who is, then you know how painful it can be. But there’s more to arthritis than you may know.
7 Inside Tips to Help You Make a Smooth Move to Medicare
Posted by Medicare Made ClearHow many times have you heard that Medicare is “complicated” or “confusing”? It’s enough to make anyone dread dealing with it, right?
Women’s Health: 5 Tips for Preventing 3 Top Diseases
Posted by Medicare Made ClearSome diseases don’t fight fair. Why do we say that? Well, some diseases affect women at a higher rate than men. Take, for example, these three:
Unintended Part D “Gotcha” Could “Getcha” If You Enroll after Age 65
Posted by Medicare Made ClearMeet Mike. He’s enrolling in Medicare after retiring at age 68.
5 Simple Strategies to Help Protect Yourself against Medicare Fraud
Posted by Medicare Made ClearMedicare fraud can be big business for fraudsters and a big problem for taxpayers.
Part B Late Penalties Could Cost You Big Time
Posted by Medicare Made ClearYou’re turning 65 and it’s time to sign up for Medicare. Depending on your situation, there are parts of Medicare you may not need right away, like Part B if you are still working and have employer-sponsored coverage. However, if you don’t figure out your personal needs and miss your Initial Enrollment Period, you may have to pay penalties for as long as you have Medicare.
Getting a Knee Replaced? Here Are Four Things You Need to Know
Posted by Medicare Made ClearIf you need a knee replacement, you have plenty of company. Some 2.5 million Americans, including 3 percent of people over the age of 60, have a knee they weren’t born with.
