The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan is a new initiative aimed at reducing out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare Part D prescription medications, scheduled to launch in 2025. This plan will be accessible to individuals enrolled in a Medicare drug plan or a Medicare health plan that includes drug coverage, providing various benefits. These include the ability to … Read more
As a person with diabetes, it’s essential to keep an eye on your eye health. High blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to diabetic retinopathy. This condition can cause vision loss or even blindness if left untreated. Therefore, regular eye exams are crucial to catch any issues early … Read more
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In Alzheimer’s disease, a protein fragment called beta-amyloid accumulates at abnormally high levels in the brain. Now researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have found that in the most common, late-onset form of Alzheimer’s disease, beta-amyloid is produced in the brain at a normal rate but is not cleared, or removed from the … Read more
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The U.S. Supreme Court has issued an opinion that upholds the Affordable Health Care Act This includes the individual mandate for coverage. The case challenged the constitutionality of several parts of the law, including the rule that most people in the U.S. must get health coverage. We will continue to carry out provisions of the … Read more
Will my Medicare Part B premiums increase in 2011? Most Medicare beneficiaries will continue to pay the same $96.40 or $110.50 Part B premium amount in 2011. Beneficiaries who currently have the Social Security Administration (SSA) withhold their Part B premium and have incomes of $85,000 or less ($170,000 or less for joint filers) will … Read more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing $749 million in housing assistance grants to help nonprofit organizations deliver accessible housing, rental assistance and supportive services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD’s Sections 202 and 811 Supportive Housing programs will kick start construction or major rehabilitation on housing developments in 41 states and … Read more
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced an innovative partnership that leverages the combined audience and expertise of officials from the U.S. Department of Labor, Facebook, the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The initiative provides important employment resources to job seekers through the … Read more
Handbook from The Autistic Self Advocacy Network written by adults and youth with autism for current and future college students with autism. Discusses disability and special education laws that apply to students from grades K-12 and how students in college must advocate for themselves. Also includes information on independent living, health and safety, and social … Read more
Get your FREE prescription drug discount card from Medicare Card You can save from 10% to 85% on the cost of both brand name and generic prescriptions immediately. There are no claim forms to fill out and no limits to the number of times you or your family can use the card. Medicare drug discounts … Read more
Eighteen-day periods of mandatory school closures and other social distancing measures were associated with a 29 to 37 percent reduction in influenza transmission rates in Mexico during the 2009 pandemic. The research was carried out by scientists at the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health and published in PLoS Medicine.