Senior Living Blog
Coronavirus infections rising in New Jersey nursing homes: report
Coronavirus infections among nursing home residents are ticking higher in New Jersey as the second wave has taken effect, per a report. State health records show cases at the Dellridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in North Jersey spiked from two infections in October to seven this week, a local outlet, NorthJersey.com, reported. The incidence of cases among […]
November 17, 2020
Missourians faced a health care gap, so they took matters into their own hands
Missourians faced a health care gap, so they took matters into their own hands Organizing for Medicaid expansion Missourians mobilized by the thousands to get Medicaid expansion on the ballot this year, a move that will impact 230,000 low-income residents in the “coverage gap.” For almost a decade, advocates in Missouri have been lobbying their […]
November 17, 2020
Medicare finalizing coverage policy for coronavirus vaccine
A senior Trump administration official says Medicare will cover the yet-to-be approved coronavirus vaccine free for older people under a policy change expected to be announced soon Medicare will cover the yet-to-be approved coronavirus vaccine free for older people under a policy change expected to be announced shortly, a senior Trump administration official said Tuesday. […]
November 16, 2020
CVS, Walgreens to help distribute Covid vaccines to nursing homes
CVS, Walgreens to help distribute Covid vaccines to nursing homes The federal government has made a deal with retail pharmacies CVS and Walgreens to help distribute coronavirus vaccine — once one or more gets authorized — to long-term care facilities like nursing homes, federal officials said Friday. The two drugstore chains are the best place […]
November 16, 2020
Trump administration set to announce Medicare and Medicaid will cover Covid vaccine
Trump administration set to announce Medicare and Medicaid will cover Covid vaccine The Trump administration is set to announce as early as this week that Medicare and Medicaid will cover out-of-pocket costs for a potential coronavirus vaccine that is granted emergency use authorization, according to a person familiar with the matter. Coming days before the […]
November 16, 2020
Inaccurate Census count could affect $1.5 trillion in federal funding
The consequences of an inaccurate census Highway construction. Food stamps. Rural education. Medicare. The federal government relies on data derived from the decennial census to distribute roughly $1.5 trillion in funds for these programs, along with more than 300 others. The money goes to state and local governments, non-profits, businesses and households across the […]
November 9, 2020
What you need to know about at-home Covid-19 tests
Is Covid testing on your shopping list? Costco, a popular wholesale store with locations across the US, has announced that it will sell a direct-to-consumer diagnostic test for Covid-19, joining a growing list of retailers providing diagnostic tests. Kent Sepkowitz writes that even though at-home Covid-19 tests will now be available at a number of […]
November 9, 2020
Uber Launches Medicine Delivery Service in South Africa
Uber launches medicines delivery service in South Africa Uber Eats’ South African unit on Thursday expanded delivery offerings, launching an app-based over-the-counter medicines service as it seeks to claw market share in the fast-growing online shopping sector in Africa’s most industrialized economy. Uber Eats, a unit of U.S. ride-hailing service Uber Technologies already has a […]
November 6, 2020
Let’s Break Down The Safest Ways To Vote In The 2020 Election
Make your safe voting plan, and stick to it. Election Day is Here Americans everywhere are off to the ballots to vote in one of the biggest elections of our lives. The stakes of this year’s election couldn’t be higher, and it’s more important than ever for all eligible voters to make their voices heard […]
November 3, 2020
Walmart’s Next Health Foray Is Medicare Plan With Startup Clover
Could you be looking at Medicare Advantage plans offered by Walmart in the future? Walmart is partnering with an insurance startup, Clover Health, to offer seniors in Georgia access to their new Medicare Advantage plans next year. Two products will be available and members of those plans will have access to the new Walmart Health […]
October 23, 2020