Digestive issues happen in about half of all COVID-19 cases
WebMD reports that digestive issues happen in about half of all COVID-19 cases.
https://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20200319/about-half-of-covid-cases-show-digestive-signs
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Forbes reports CMS is evaluating offering a special enrollment period specifically designated for COVID-19
Forbes reports CMS is evaluating offering a special enrollment period specifically designated for COVID-19
Medicare and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
With the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), being informed about your Medicare coverage is more important than ever.
CDC Statement on COVID-19 Apple App
Apple Inc. in partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – released an app and website that guides Americans through a series of questions about their health and exposure to determine if they should seek care for COVID-19 symptoms. The tool provides CDC recommendations on next steps including guidance on social distancing and self-isolating, how to closely monitor symptoms, recommendations on testing, and when to contact a medical provider.
Sit and Stay. Take care and be well.
As Florida joins the list of states today on the Stay at Home Order, we urge you to “Sit & Stay.” Take care and be well.
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Social Security Benefits Will be Paid On Time and Other Updates Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain Social Security benefit payments or receive economic impact payments from the Department of the Treasury.
Financial Relief for Medicare Providers
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an expansion of its accelerated and advance payment program for Medicare participating health care providers and suppliers, to ensure they have the resources needed to combat the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). This program expansion, which includes changes from the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is one way that CMS is working to lessen the financial hardships of providers facing extraordinary challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensures the nation’s providers can focus on patient care. There has been significant disruption to the healthcare industry, with providers being asked to delay non-essential surgeries and procedures, other healthcare staff unable to work due to childcare demands, and disruption to billing, among the challenges related to the pandemic.
Reminder On How to Clean Surfaces
How to clean and disinfect surfaces for COVID-19
List N: Disinfectants That Were Approved for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
The following are list of chemical and cleaners that were approved to kill SARS-CoV-2. For a complete list please see To see the complete list of 351 Entries click here to be linked to the EPA.
