The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (a mouthful popularly known as CMS) is the federal agency that oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance …
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VA Is Preparing for Influx of Aging Veterans
Not all aging veterans are eligible to receive benefits from the Veterans Administration. Unless an older veteran has a service-related disability, veterans generally receive the same government benefits as other …
Continue ReadingHow Seniors Can Replace a Lost Vaccination Card
Vaccination rates of older Americans continue to rise. Nationwide statistics reveal that Americans who have reached the age of 65 have the highest rate of vaccination among all age groups. …
Continue ReadingHow Medicare Patients and Other Seniors Can Correct Errors in Their Medical Records
Errors in medical records are relatively common. Helping older relatives review their medical records may uncover mistakes that could cause future harm. It is worth investing the time to make …
Continue ReadingDo You Think Baby Boomers Are Healthy?
Much has been written recently about the “graying” of the world’s population. In fact, the U.N. estimates that by 2050, the world population will have more people over age 65 …
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