Missouri CLAIM

'Tis the season for wintry weather! National Institutes of Health (NIH)'s National Institute on Aging has some important cold weather tips on how to stay safe and warm: https://go.cms.gov/2KES2gA

It’s important to continue important care and keep up on preventive visits, even during #COVID19. Consider using telehealth services for common office visits, mental health counseling preventive health screenings, and more: https://go.cms.gov/3gxFZh4

Medicare Part A or B may cover your home care depending upon your circumstances. In order to qualify for Medicare coverage of home care, you must be homebound, require intermittent skilled care, have a face-to-face meeting with a doctor to develop a plan of care with you, and receive services from a Medicare-certified home health agency. Note: In certain circumstances a face-to-face visit facilitated by technology (such as video conferencing). Contact CLAIM at 1-800-390-3330 for help finding resources and guidance on Medicare’s covered skilled therapy services. CLAIM counselors provide unbiased Medicare information, counseling, and assistance to help you navigate Medicare. CLAIM can also help you understand and exercise your Medicare rights, including the right to appeal decisions made about your costs or care.

REMINDER! It’s not too late to get your #flu shot & help protect yourself and others from getting the flu. #Medicare covers the flu shot when you get it from a health care provider that accepts Original Medicare or your Medicare plan. https://go.cms.gov/3lY5sl0 #FightFlu

Worried about the out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare? You may be able to get help paying for your health and prescription drug costs. If you aren’t sure if you’re eligible, it’s worth learning more about these 3 ways to save on Medicare costs. Contact CLAIM to find out about assistance programs you or your loved one might be eligible for: 1-800-390-3330

If you get a call, text, email or even someone knocking on your door claiming they can get you early access to the COVID-19 vaccine, STOP. That’s a scam. Don’t pay for a promise of vaccine access or share personal information. Instead, report it to the Senior Medicare Patrol at smpresource.org, the Federal Trade Commission at ReportFraud.ftc.gov, or file a complaint with your state or territory attorney general through consumerresources.org.