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Mad Money Host and Stock Guru Jim Cramer Offers AARP Bulletin Readers Shocking Advice: Consider Reducing Your Investments!
Mad Money Host and Stock Guru Jim Cramer Offers AARP Bulletin Readers Shocking Advice: Consider Reducing Your Investments!In an Exclusive Interview in the December Issue, Cramer Reveals Why He Sold a Large Chunk of His Personal Portfolio, and Why You Might Consider It as WellWASHINGTON—In a candid, wide-ranging interview, Mad...
Published on: 2021-12-01
Source: AARP Magazine
Michael J. Fox Gets Serious
Michael J. Fox Gets SeriousIn the December-January Issue of AARP The Magazine, The Actor and 2022 AARP Purpose Prize Honoree Continues To Inspire With Optimism and Hope – Even on the Heels of Personal ChallengesLOS ANGELES—Michael J. Fox is always positive, always optimistic, always inspiring -- until he’s not. In...
Published on: 2021-11-30
Source: AARP Magazine
Act fast! Review your Medicare plan by December 7.
Medicare Open Enrollment is almost over. If you’re thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you have until December 7 to take these actions:Change how you get your Medicare coverage—Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan Switch Medicare Advantage Plans (with or without drug coverage) Join, switch, or drop a Medicare drug...
Published on: 2021-11-30
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An AARP Bulletin Special Report: Are We Close to Beating Cancer?
On the 50th anniversary of the U.S. declaring war on the disease, doctors and experts weigh in on progress, disappointments, and what we’ve learned about who cancer strikes and why. WASHINGTON—When President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act of 1971 into law, he boldly declared a “war on cancer.” 50...
Published on: 2021-10-29
Source: AARP Magazine
It’s time to shop & compare plans for 2022
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is now – December 7. Review your Medicare health and drug coverage and compare it with other plans that may better meet your needs. During Open Enrollment, you can make these changes for your 2022 coverage: Change how you get your Medicare coverage—Original Medicare or a Medicare...
Published on: 2021-10-15
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Boost your protection from COVID-19
If you got the Pfizer vaccine, get ready to help increase your protection with a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Medicare covers a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot at no cost to you if you’re 65 and older OR for certain people at high risk, at least 6 months after you...
Published on: 2021-10-15
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AARP Bulletin Special Report: An Essential Guide to Making Smart Medicare Choices Today and Tomorrow
AARP Bulletin Special Report: An Essential Guide to Making Smart Medicare Choices Today and TomorrowPlus: An exclusive interview with the new chief of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesWASHINGTON—Are Medicare Advantage Plans – the choice for health coverage by some 42 percent of Medicare enrollees today – delivering on...
Published on: 2021-10-04
Source: AARP Magazine
Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts October 15.
You can enroll in Medicare health and drug plans from October 15 – December 7. Get ready for Medicare’s Open Enrollment with these 5 tips:Check your mail. You may get important notices from Medicare or Social Security. If you’re in a Medicare plan, you’ll get an Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC) telling...
Published on: 2021-10-01
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AARP The Magazine Celebrates Latin-American Icons in Special October/November Issue Featuring Salma Hayek, Carlos Santana, Johnny Pacheco and More
AARP The Magazine Celebrates Latin-American Icons in Special October/November Issue Featuring Salma Hayek, Carlos Santana, Johnny Pacheco and MorePlus: Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares a COVID Vaccine Update, Brooke Shields offers 6 Tips to Living Your Best Life, and Ricky Gervais Gets Personal WASHINGTON—To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, the October/November issue...
Published on: 2021-09-30
Source: AARP Magazine
Latin-American Actress and Activist Salma Hayek Opens Up About Power, Womanhood and Fighting Her Way to Success in the Special Hispanic Heritage Issue of AARP The Magazine
Latin-American Actress and Activist Salma Hayek Opens Up About Power, Womanhood and Fighting Her Way to Success in the Special Hispanic Heritage Issue of AARP The MagazineHow She Approaches Aging, Navigates Hollywood, and More in the October/November IssueLOS ANGELES—In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP The Magazine sat down with...
Published on: 2021-09-28
Source: AARP Magazine
Latin-American Actress and Activist Salma Hayek Opens Up About Power, Womanhood and Fighting Her Way to Success in the Special Hispanic Heritage Issue of AARP The Magazine
Latin-American Actress and Activist Salma Hayek Opens Up About Power, Womanhood and Fighting Her Way to Success in the Special Hispanic Heritage Issue of AARP The MagazineHow She Approaches Aging, Navigates Hollywood, and More in the October/November IssueLOS ANGELES—In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP The Magazine sat down with...
Published on: 2021-09-28
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP The Magazine Honors Latino American Icons in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
AARP The Magazine Honors Latino American Icons in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month Carlos Santana, Edward James Olmos, and More Pay Tribute to Important U.S. Latino Historical Figures In Special October/November IssueEn español | LOS ANGELES—To mark Hispanic Heritage Month, AARP The Magazine (ATM) pays tribute to 10 iconic Latino Americans who...
Published on: 2021-09-16
Source: AARP Magazine
Guard your card: How to protect your Medicare card
Protect yourself by protecting your Medicare card!   The next Medicare Open Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) is coming fast, which means con artists may try to steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare has taken actions to make Medicare cards safer by replacing Social Security Numbers...
Published on: 2021-09-15
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AARP Bulletin Reveals How to Get the Very Best Customer Service
September Issue Offers a Handbook On How To Get Heard and Better Served by Retailers, Government Agencies and Other Bureaucracies WASHINGTON—It sometimes seems retailers, service providers and other big bureaucracies will do anything they can to avoid interacting with you in person to resolve a complaint or conflict. But there...
Published on: 2021-09-01
Source: AARP Magazine
Prevention is key—protect yourself with vaccines
More than 79% of people 65 and over are fully vaccinated for COVID-19—but are you defending yourself from other life-threatening illnesses, like pneumonia and the flu? Getting vaccinated is a simple, safe, and effective way to protect yourself. According to the CDC, “vaccines greatly reduce the risk of infection by...
Published on: 2021-08-09
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AARP The Magazine August/September Issue: Top Tips to Enhance Your Forever Home, Ditch the 7 Worst Habits for Your Brain, PLUS Advice to Avoid Running Out of Cash for the Long Run
AARP The Magazine August/September Issue: Top Tips to Enhance Your Forever Home, Ditch the 7 Worst Habits for Your Brain, PLUS Advice to Avoid Running Out of Cash for the Long Run Also: An Oral History of 9/11; surprising revelations from cover star Jamie Lee Curtis; and an Inside Look...
Published on: 2021-08-02
Source: AARP Magazine
Be proactive with your preventive care
Summer means warmer weather, trips to the pool, and fun in the sun. Make sure you stay healthy enough to enjoy it all by being proactive with your health. Take advantage of the many preventive services that Medicare offers at no cost to you, like screenings, shots or vaccines, and...
Published on: 2021-08-02
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Get help with Medicare costs
If you have Medicare and you’re facing challenges paying for health care, you may qualify for Medicare programs that can help you save money on drug and medical costs. Medicaid If you have limited income and resources, you may qualify for Medicaid—a joint federal and state program that helps with...
Published on: 2021-08-02
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Actress, Author and Advocate Jamie Lee Curtis Is Radiating with Energy – and Making Up for Lost Time – in The August/September Issue of AARP The Magazine
Actress, Author and Advocate Jamie Lee Curtis Is Radiating with Energy – and Making Up for Lost Time – in The August/September Issue of AARP The MagazineBursting with Ideas and Hungry to Learn and Try New Things, the 62-year-old Actress is Again Hitting A Creative Stride LOS ANGELES—California native Jamie...
Published on: 2021-07-28
Source: AARP Magazine
Don’t let health or transportation issues keep you from getting your COVID-19 vaccine
If you have Medicare and face challenges getting to a COVID-19 vaccine location, Medicare will pay a doctor or other care provider to give the vaccine to you in your home, at no cost to you.Getting a COVID-19 vaccine is more important than ever. Do you know about the Delta...
Published on: 2021-07-15
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Understand your Medicare coverage choices
You have options when it comes to how you get your Medicare coverage. The 2 main ways are Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. When choosing which coverage is right for you, consider: Cost Original Medicare: You pay a monthly Part B premium, and any copayments, coinsurances, and deductibles. There’s no...
Published on: 2021-07-15
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AARP Bulletin’s “99 Great Ways to Save” Shares How to Save Big Dollars in the New Retail Landscape
AARP Bulletin’s “99 Great Ways to Save” Shares How to Save Big Dollars in the New Retail LandscapeThe 12th Annual Edition of “99 Great Ways to Save” Reveals All-New Tricks and Tools for Slashing Costs and Lowering BillsWASHINGTON—AARP’s “99 Great Ways to Save” is back with a brand-new roundup of...
Published on: 2021-07-01
Source: AARP Magazine
Inside the June/July Issue of AARP The Magazine: Academy Award®-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey, Healthy Summer Meals and Spending Smart to Save More
Inside the June/July Issue of AARP The Magazine: Academy Award®-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey, Healthy Summer Meals and Spending Smart to Save More WASHINGTON—In the June/July 2021 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), cover star Matthew McConaughey shares his love of storytelling, explains his decision to stop acting in romantic comedies,...
Published on: 2021-06-07
Source: AARP Magazine
Inside the June/July Issue of AARP The Magazine: Academy Award®-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey, Healthy Summer Meals and Spending Smart to Save More
Inside the June/July Issue of AARP The Magazine: Academy Award®-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey, Healthy Summer Meals and Spending Smart to Save More WASHINGTON—In the June/July 2021 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), cover star Matthew McConaughey shares his love of storytelling, explains his decision to stop acting in romantic comedies,...
Published on: 2021-06-07
Source: AARP Magazine
Find care providers near you
Medicare.gov makes it easy to find and compare nearby health care providers, like hospitals, home health agencies, doctors, nursing homes and other health care services that accept Medicare. All in one place on Medicare.gov, you can: See how patients rate their care experiences at the hospitals in your area. Find...
Published on: 2021-06-01
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AARP Bulletin Special Report: How Climate Change Impacts Older Americans’ Daily Lives
AARP Bulletin Special Report: How Climate Change Impacts Older Americans’ Daily LivesThe June 2021 Issue Offers a Bird’s-Eye View of How Extreme Weather Affects Readers’ Health, Wealth, Home and LifestylesWASHINGTON—Headline-dominating weather events around the country these past few years have alerted us all that climate change isn’t only a concern...
Published on: 2021-06-01
Source: AARP Magazine
Get your COVID-19 vaccine to help end the public health emergency
Have you gotten your coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine yet? According to the CDC, more than 42 million people 65 or older have gotten at least one vaccine dose in the U.S., and more than 36 million people 65 or older are fully vaccinated. Everyone 16 years and older is...
Published on: 2021-05-12
Source: Medicare RSS feed
If you’re unhappy with your care, let us know – file a Medicare complaint
[embedded content] When you're unhappy with the quality of your health care, you might first want to talk with the person who gave you the care. If you don’t want to talk to that person or need more help, you can file a Medicare complaint. Filing a complaint is your...
Published on: 2021-05-01
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Are you new to Medicare?
If you’re just getting started with Medicare or are in your first year, we have the information you need to help you understand your health care options and get the coverage that best fits your situation. Visit Medicare.gov to get answers to questions like: What are the parts of Medicare?...
Published on: 2021-05-01
Source: Medicare RSS feed
Going electronic is easy with Medicare online resources
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a great time to think about ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Medicare’s online resources make reducing your use of paper easier.  Switch to the electronic version of the “Medicare & You” handbook If you have an eReader (like an iPad, Kindle Fire,...
Published on: 2021-04-01
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