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FAQs on Medicare Coverage and Costs Related to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment by the Kaiser Family Foundation

FAQs on Medicare Coverage and Costs Related to COVID-19 Testing and Treatment by the Kaiser Family Foundation

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

Social Security News Update

Social Security Beneficiaries Will Receive a Stimulus Check

The Treasury Department now says that Americans on Social Security will not be required to file a “simple tax return” to receive a stimulus check from the U.S. government.

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

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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.

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Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility

oday the CDC has released:

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility

Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/disinfecting-building-facility.html?deliveryName=USCDC_2067-DM24835

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Covid-19 App

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 News Update

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.