Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
Can I have both Medicare and VA Benefits?
As part of
the Baby Boomer generation, a high number of Vietnam-era Veterans are retiring each
year. Many of these Veterans are already
in the Veterans Administration (VA) system, but are now eligible for Medicare
as well. The question is whether a Veteran
can have Medicare coverage and also continue with VA benefits.
According to
MedicareInteractive.org, you can have both Medicare and VA benefits. However, Medicare and VA benefits do not work
together.
According to
the Veterans Administration website, VA.gov, “VA Health care is NOT considered
a health insurance plan.” And, “Your
insurance coverage or lack of insurance coverage does not determine your
eligibility for treatment at a VA health care facility.”
A determining
factor on whether a Veteran should use the VA or use their Medicare benefits is
whether a Veteran has a “Non-Service Connected” disability or a “Service
Connected” disability. Here is the
difference:
Non-Service
Connected disability: Veterans disabled
because of conditions that came about after their military service, and it is
only for severe disabilities and Veterans who served during federally
recognized periods of war.
Service
Connected disability: Veterans disabled
by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service.
This is
where it gets confusing (or rather, MORE confusing): The VA also determines each Veterans “disability
rating” and pays or doesn’t pay other insurance companies based on
service-connected disabilities and non-service connected disabilities.
Basically,
if a disability is recognized by the VA as a service-connected disability, you
should see the VA for treatment and coverage of that disability. If your disability/condition is not related
to service, you should use Medicare. Also,
many Veterans use their VA health benefits for items not covered by Medicare
such as over-the-counter medications, annual exams and hearing aids. But, if a Veteran finds better/more
accessible care for post service condition, they can utilize their Medicare
coverage.
Notes: 1) We
found the term “disability” used as the common term throughout all government
documents regarding this subject, but we found it was a very loose
definition. From what we could discern, “disability”
can mean physical, mental, disease or illness, and other “conditions”.
2) Consult the Veterans Administration and/or
Medicare for information regarding your exact situation and how you should
proceed with your healthcare.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Sunday, March 22, 2015
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
New HeartSoul Scrubs in Stock Now!
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015
A St. Patricks Day Word Search!
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Friday, March 13, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Lantiseptic Now with Flip-Top Lid!
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Saturday, March 7, 2015
New Executive Chef Coat in Stock Now!
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Thursday, March 5, 2015
Daylight Saving is Coming Soon!
What is Daylight Saving Day?
Daylight Saving is a way to make better use of the daylight. The idea is to advance the clock by one hour so that there is more sunlight in the evening and less in the morning. Daylight Saving Time is often abbreviated DST.
When is Daylight Saving Day?
There are two days where the clock is moved for Daylight Saving Time. One in the Spring to move the clocks forward and one in the Fall to move the clocks back.
In the United States Daylight Saving in the spring occurs on the second Sunday in March. In the fall it occurs on the first Sunday in November.
This year, Daylight Saving Time is on March 8, 2015!
Daylight Saving is a way to make better use of the daylight. The idea is to advance the clock by one hour so that there is more sunlight in the evening and less in the morning. Daylight Saving Time is often abbreviated DST.
When is Daylight Saving Day?
There are two days where the clock is moved for Daylight Saving Time. One in the Spring to move the clocks forward and one in the Fall to move the clocks back.
In the United States Daylight Saving in the spring occurs on the second Sunday in March. In the fall it occurs on the first Sunday in November.
This year, Daylight Saving Time is on March 8, 2015!
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Friday, February 27, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Better Living Corner: "I need a new nebulizer"
We just started stocking the Aire Elite!
Because nebulizers deliver medication in
an aerosol or mist form to the lungs, a prescription is required to buy a
nebulizer. Typically those with chronic bronchitis, asthma or COPD use
nebulizers.
The Aire Elite nebulizer compresser includes disposable nebulizer, tee adapter, 7ft supply tube, mouthpiece and reservoir tube. Weighs just 4.3lbs.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
New In Stock: Scrub Hats
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Pewter, Royal, Shocking Pink and Wine available by special order.
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Thursday, February 19, 2015
Are You Hesitant to Travel?
Seeing the
world can be a little daunting when you are single or widowed, or have less
mobility to get around and handle luggage.
Now that some are retired and aren’t boxed in by work schedules or
children’s school schedules, they are free to travel! These vacations can be completely focused on
your very own interests and on your own terms!
You don’t
have to go alone! Consider Senior Travel
Groups or Travel Clubs. These offer the
opportunity to share your vacation adventures with similarly aged, like-minded
adults. They offer friendship, safety in
numbers and potential group discounts.
Local churches and senior centers are a great place to start inquiring about
senior travel groups. Most senior
centers offer day trips and activities and several times per year, will plan
special, extended trips out of town.
There are
travel agents that specialize in travel for disabled or mature travelers. Travel agents such as EasyAccessTravel, offer cruise vacations and packaged land tours that
ensure travel is easily accessible. When
researching travel agents that specialize in accessible travel, be sure they
are SATH members (Society for Accessible Travel
& Hospitality), to ensure they specialize in minimizing the frustrations
while maximizing the enjoyment!
There are
several well-known, all-inclusive travel clubs that offer a wide variety of
interests as well as activity level selection.
One is Road Scholar (formerly
Elderhostel), where you can find a program based on location, map, interest,
activity level, desired date and more. From
riding historic railroads in the Rockies to paddling historic water routes in
the Adirondacks, and quilting in West Virginia to Ragtime & Dixieland Jazz
on Jekyll Island in Georgia. Of course
travel abroad is also available to Africa, Asia, Middle East, South Pacific,
Canada, Europe and more! Be sure to read
all details, as most travel itineraries require you to travel to a starting
point other than your hometown.
Ever wish
you knew a “local” that could show you around a foreign city? The Global Greeter Network is an
informal association of Greeter programs around the world. Greeters are volunteers that love their city
so much they volunteer to show their city to visitors. Not as a guide, but more
like a newly met friend! They are not
professional tour guides so don’t expect them to enter museums with you. Meeting a Greeter is free of charge and they
serve groups of up to 6 people.
Have you
ever heard of “International House-Sitting”?
Basically, it helps retirees who love to travel to live in exotic
locales – without having to pay for lodgings.
If you don’t mind keeping someone else’s home in order (and possibly
watching over pets as well), this may be the perfect way for you to travel the
world for a week, a month or even a year.
Try HouseSitWorld or TrustedHouseSitters.
Hopefully
these suggestions have provided resources for you to get out and fulfill your
urge to travel! Happy trails!
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
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Saturday, February 14, 2015
Thursday, February 12, 2015
New Arrivals: Cute Peek-A-Boo Neckline!
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peek-a-boo contrast neckband, four patch pockets, side vents, and back
elasticized smocking to add shape.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
New Slip Resistant Shoe!
Available in store only. Just $45.99!
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