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 […]
Covid-19
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, […]