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Which Vision Insurance Covers Lasik?

Prescription eyeglasses and contacts are a necessity for many people. While those glasses and contacts help bring life into focus, many find that after years of depending on contacts or glasses, they would love the ability to see clearly without them. LASIK surgery makes that possible for a multitude of

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A Guide to Mental Health Coverage

From August 2020 to February 2021, the percentage of adults with anxiety or depressive disorders increased from 36.4% to 41.5%. According to research published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the alarming rise of mental health problems remains closely associated with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the

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How to Change Medicare Insurance Plans

It is one of the most frustrating situations in the world when you want to get something done, get out of a deal, make a change, or get away from an association or affiliation you don’t want. It’s even more frustrating when it has to do with your money and

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How to Appeal a Higher Medicare Part B Premium

Currently, the 2021 Medicare Part B premium is $148.50.  That is the amount that most people pay for their Part B.  However, for folks with incomes in excess of $88,000, premium amounts range from $207.90 to $504.90.  This excess premium is referred to as IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjusted Amount). The

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Will Medicare Cover Home Health Services?

Home health services mean you receive health care in your own home instead of in the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) when required. Medicare may provide coverage for home health services if you need a kind of therapy, hospice, skilled nursing care, or other services in your home. However,

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What Is a Yearly Wellness Visit?

The Yearly Wellness Visit, also known as the Annual Wellness Visit, is a yearly appointment that Medicare covers for its beneficiaries. A Yearly Wellness Visit is created to help Medicare beneficiaries maintain good health by detecting signs of disease early on and taking a precautionary approach to their healthcare. The

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