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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
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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
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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
Academy Award®-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey Opens Up About His Career, His Home Life and His Future in AARP The Magazine
Academy Award®-Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey Opens Up About His Career, His Home Life and His Future in AARP The Magazine The Prolific Actor Reveals His Secrets to Discovering Joy, Raising a Family, Taking Risks and Always Finding a Place to Dance LOS ANGELES—After a three-decade movie career that has taken...
Published on: 2021-05-26
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
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AARP Bulletin Details How to Reverse Bad Health Habits Picked Up During the Pandemic
AARP Bulletin Details How to Reverse Bad Health Habits Picked Up During the Pandemic May 2021 Issue Offers Specific Advice from Leading Experts on Returning to a Healthier Lifestyle and Living Longer, Stronger, BetterWASHINGTON—After some 15 months of too much worrying, sitting, eating and staying up late, returning to a...
Published on: 2021-05-03
Source: AARP Magazine
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
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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
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Inside the April/May Issue of AARP The Magazine: Michael Douglas, Your Pandemic Recovery Plan and Fraud in the Family
Inside the April/May Issue of AARP The Magazine: Michael Douglas, Your Pandemic Recovery Plan and Fraud in the FamilyPLUS: Sharon Stone, Jackson Browne And Rare Interviews With The Titans Of The Gaming IndustryWASHINGTON—In an issue jam-packed with intriguing interviews, smart advice and eye-opening reports, cover star Michael Douglas delivers on...
Published on: 2021-04-02
Source: AARP Magazine
AARP Bulletin Exposes the International Fraud Factory in Special Investigative Report
AARP Bulletin Exposes the International Fraud Factory in Special Investigative ReportApril Issue Profiles a Mysterious Vigilante Who Spies on Scammers and Reveals Exactly How and Why Frauds Succeed – or FailWASHINGTON—For years, one man has been using his hacking skills to do what few suspected could be done (and what...
Published on: 2021-04-01
Source: AARP Magazine
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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Next time, get your “Medicare & You” handbook electronically!
Perhaps you got your paper copy of the 2021 “Medicare & You” handbook in the mail last fall, as you did the year before that. And the year before that. Maybe it’s time to make that your last paper copy.When you sign up for the e-version of the “Medicare & You” handbook,...
Published on: 2021-04-01
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AARP The Magazine Celebrates the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards with Great Performances on PBS
AARP The Magazine Celebrates the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards with Great Performances on PBSAppearances by George Clooney, Sophia Loren, Anthony Hopkins, Andra Day, Catherine O’Hara, Mark Ruffalo, Jodie Foster, Demián Bichir, Aaron Sorkin, Hoda Kotb, Milo Ventimiglia, Lee Daniels and morePRESS ASSETS: VIDEO AND IMAGES AVAILABLE HERE LOS ANGELES—On...
Published on: 2021-03-28
Source: AARP Magazine
Michael Douglas, Golden Globe, Emmy and Oscar Award-winning Actor, Shares Life Lessons About His Career, Family, Fatherhood, and the Future in the April/May Issue of AARP The Magazine
Michael Douglas, Golden Globe, Emmy and Oscar Award-winning Actor, Shares Life Lessons About His Career, Family, Fatherhood, and the Future in the April/May Issue of AARP The Magazine WASHINGTON—With an award-winning career in entertainment spanning 50-plus years, Michael Douglas is an icon, but he also holds important titles as a...
Published on: 2021-03-25
Source: AARP Magazine
Prevent Medicare fraud — become an informed Medicare consumer
[embedded content] Each day, you make important choices about your finances, health, privacy, and more. During National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 1–7, 2020, non-profit organizations and government agencies can help you protect yourself and prevent fraud by taking advantage of your rights and making better, more informed choices. Here are some...
Published on: 2021-03-03
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AARP Bulletin: Lessons Learned a Year into the Pandemic
Dozens of Top Experts Share Lessons of the Past Year and How They Can Lead to Positive Change for Older Americans in the March Issue WASHINGTON—For a year, our country has been embroiled in not one but three crises: the COVID-19 pandemic, an economic meltdown and one of the most...
Published on: 2021-03-02
Source: AARP Magazine
Don’t wait: Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment ends March 31
Did you know that if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C), you have options? Each year, there’s a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 – March 31. During this time, if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan and want to change your health plan,...
Published on: 2021-03-01
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How to file an appeal if your Medicare Advantage Plan doesn’t cover an item or service
[embedded content] If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you know it covers a lot of items and services, like prescription drugs, diabetic test supplies, cardiovascular screenings, and hospital visits. But, what should you do if your plan won’t cost an item or service you need? You have the right...
Published on: 2021-03-01
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