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Medicare for You: What You Need to Know SSA

WebOriginal Medicare helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. It also covers: Services from doctors and …

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5 Ways to Apply for Social Security Benefits Online SSA

WebOur website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. You can apply online for: Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 …

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Medicare, A Simple Explanation SSA

WebMedicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people receiving Social Security disability benefits. The program helps …

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New Option for Submitting your Disability Update Report! SSA

WebYou will need your Social Security number, your current address and phone number, and a valid email address to complete the form. Also, you must have received a …

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What You Should Know About Applying For Retirement SSA

WebYou can complete our online retirement application in as little as 15 minutes from your preferred location, at a time most convenient for you. Before you apply, you …

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Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Medicare Plan

WebBefore you join a Medicare Advantage Plan: Find and compare Medicare health plans in your area using Medicare’s Plan Finder. Visit the plan’s website to see if …

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Three Ways The National Institute On Aging Can Support You

WebThe National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports scientific research to help more people live healthy, …

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Medicare for You: What You Need to Know (Part 2) SSA

WebTake insulin through a pump covered under Medicare’s durable medical equipment benefit – you’ll pay no more than $35 for a month’s supply starting in July …

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Mental Health First Aid Can Help Us All SSA

WebMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. It teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to …

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Medicare and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know SSA

WebWith the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), being informed about your Medicare coverage is more important than ever. Medicare recently expanded its …

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Helpful Facts About Social Security Disability Benefits SSA

WebSSDI payments help disabled workers to meet their basic needs. The average monthly Social Security disability benefit is $1,280, as of April 2021, which allows …

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Act Now! Open Enrollment for Affordable Healthcare SSA

WebFortunately, you are now protected with the ACA. Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act begins November 1 and lasts until January 31, 2017. If you want …

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Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax or Mail SSA

WebYou can complete form CMS-40B ( Application for Enrollment in Medicare – Part B [Medical Insurance]) and CMS-L564 (Request for Employment Information) …

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We Need Your Insights on Telehealth and Telemedicine SSA

WebTelehealth includes a variety of ways to use video and other technology to enhance healthcare and related information delivery. Telemedicine involves clinical …

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The ADA Benefits All People, Not Just “Americans with Disabilities”

WebJuly 26, 2023, marks the 33 rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).. This landmark civil rights law protects millions of people with disabilities across the …

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How Medically Tailored Meals Help People With Chronic Illness

WebMTMs are tailored to the medical needs of the recipient by a Registered Dietician Nutritionist. They are designed to improve health outcomes, lower cost of care, …

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Mental Disorders Rule Update SSA

WebOn Monday, September 26, Social Security will publish a final rule to update the criteria we use to evaluate disability claims involving mental disorders. This rule, …

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Outreach to Vulnerable Populations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

WebOver 1,500 people joined me on a national conference call to learn how their organizations can help the Social Security Administration assist our most vulnerable …

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Helping Young People with Disabilities Successfully Transition to

WebSocial Security also helps young people with disabilities who are about to leave foster care, often at age 18. When foster care ends, they may become eligible for …

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5 Things to Know When Your Child with Disabilities Turns 18

WebWhen your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care …

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