Though rumors about how coronavirus spreads seem to grow faster than the spread of the virus itself, one thing everyone agrees on is that it is highly contagious. The primary concern at this time is a new member of the coronavirus family, COVID-19. The disease known as COVID-19 was coined by the World Health Organization […]
Covid-19
What is the Coronavirus Incubation Period?
COVID-19, the novel coronavirus began in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019 and has turned the world upside down. Not only has this microscopic virus caused a pandemic, it continues to create confusion and fear in countries around the world. Because COVID-19 has never been seen before in humans, little is known about it. […]
Is Coronavirus Airborne?
Scientific knowledge of COVID-19 is limited. The novel coronavirus that started in December 2019 and quickly became a pandemic has medical professionals and scientists scrambling to find all the pieces of this mysterious puzzle. Experts are using data to determine how to stop the spread of a virus causing illness, death, and economic woes around […]
Is Social Security Open During the Coronavirus Crisis?
The coronavirus has completely changed life as we know it. Movie theaters, gyms, restaurants, and even national parks are closing due to social distancing restrictions placed on travel. While many places of business have temporarily closed, many people are wondering what this means for their Social Security benefits, Medicare insurance claims, and the hours of […]
Can the Coronavirus Live in Water?
Around the clock, scientists are working to gather information, but there is still a great deal that needs to be understood about how coronavirus spreads. As you may have noticed, media reports about this global pandemic are changing constantly as more data, testing, and outcomes, are reported. The information is evolving as researchers find out […]
Will Coronavirus End?
The novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 first made its appearance in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019 and quickly spread around the world to become a pandemic. Countries all over the globe closed their borders, shut down businesses and schools, and ordered citizens to stay inside and only go out for the bare essentials. […]
How Did the Coronavirus Pandemic Start?
Right now it is very difficult to get through a single day without hearing or thinking about coronavirus. The term coronavirus describes a general category of viruses. There are hundreds of different coronaviruses, but it is thought that only seven currently affect humans. Scientists have assigned four of the most common of these with letters […]
Is Coronavirus Fatal?
The terms coronavirus and COVID-19 have struck panic in people across the globe. This is certainly understandable given the statistics of those impacted and the unprecedented fallout in every segment of society in every country of the world. With so many hospitals being overwhelmed by patients needing beds and ventilators, and the growing numbers of […]
What Does the Coronavirus Feel Like?
Maintaining an awareness of how our bodies feel is a good way to notice any changes in our physical or mental well-being. Depending on our own general health condition and medical history, there is a range of normal that may vary from one individual to the next. Sometimes, it can be difficult to tell if […]
How Coronavirus Spreads
This is a time of great uncertainty that the world is living in now. COVID-19, a novel coronavirus, has created confusion, fear, and a great number of theories about how it spreads. Some theories are true, but others are not, and these falsehoods can be harmful, or at least, distracting. In the United States, the […]
How Do I Get a COVID-19 Test with Medicare?
With news about the COVID-19 pandemic changing frequently, understanding how Medicare insurance recipients should approach testing for the virus as a beneficiary is more important than ever. Who Should Get Tested for COVID-19? If testing resources are limited in your area, you may be restricted by local policy as to whether or not you should […]
Does Medicare Cover Hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine is most commonly used as an antimalarial drug, but is also closely associated with treatment of autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus and rheumatoid arthritis. Despite recent headlines during the coronavirus pandemic that have made hydroxychloroquine more of a household name, it’s important to only take medications when they are prescribed for you […]
Can Medicare Help Cover Meal Deliveries During Stay-at-Home Orders?
Due to the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, many states issued stay-at-home orders along with business closure restrictions. These emergency restrictions have meant that affected restaurants have been unable to serve dine-in patrons, and instead, they have only been able to offer take-out, drive-thru or at-home delivery of prepared foods. This has not only allowed businesses […]
How Will Medicare Help if I’m Hospitalized for Coronavirus?
At the beginning of 2020, the novel coronavirus began spreading throughout the world, leading many countries to take extreme measures to reduce the number of people infected. The virus itself presents as a pneumonia-like disease that affects the respiratory system. Patients are have a pre-existing health condition, especially one that affects breathing, are more likely […]
Is Medicare Open During the Coronavirus Closures?
At the outset of 2020, the novel coronavirus started spreading across the world. In response, many countries, states and municipalities took swift action to mitigate this spread by issuing stay-at-home orders and closing a number of government facilities. This reaction, however, took place so quickly that many people, including in those America, were left in […]
How Does Medicare Cover Treatment for Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is one of the most common illnesses in the United States. Every year it sends over one million people to the hospital and is the cause of death for over 50,000. Pneumonia, viral or bacterial, is a severe infection that promotes inflammation in one or both of the lungs’ alveoli. These air sacs fill […]
Does Medicare Cover Telehealth During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19, commonly called coronavirus, has brought telehealth to the forefront of conversations regarding doctor appointments. This form of health care is nothing new, and, in fact, a non-profit association founded in the U.S. in 1993 has been dedicated to this type of service. American Telemedicine Association (ATA) is comprised of over 400 organizations and boasts […]
Does Medicare Cover the Coronavirus Test and Treatment?
Millions of Medicare recipients are under shelter-in-place orders caused by the coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic. Seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems make up a large segment of the Medicare population and are at risk for serious complications caused by COVID-19. Although the virus can infect anyone, people with pre-existing conditions are considered especially vulnerable […]
How Can Medicare Help Me During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19, or commonly known as the coronavirus, has affected communities across the world, but Medicare recipients may be especially concerned about their health and well-being during this pandemic. With seniors and individuals with compromised immune systems at higher risk for serious complications and death from coronavirus, it is essential that everyone understands how to prevent, […]