Medicare checklist: Be prepared during the annual enrollment period
If you havenโt enrolled in Medicare or reviewed your plan, now is the time to do so. The Medicare Annual Enrollment is going on now through Dec. 7, and choosing a plan is one of the most important health and financial decisions a person can make.
Medical expert gives tips on how to take control of colon health
As March is American Colon Cancer Awareness Month, itโs a time when the nation spotlights colon cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. for men and women, according to cancer.org. 1) Why is it important to know about colon cancer? โGlobally, over 1 million people are diagnosed with colon cancer yearly,โ Reyna said. One out of 20 people will have colon cancer in their lifetime, (and) the median age is 69. Whatโs important is that most of these cancers are preventable.โAd2) How can you prevent colon cancer?
Medical expert gives tips on how to take control of heart health
As February is American Heart Month, itโs a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. โProbably the most important one is family history for early heart disease,โ Reyna said. โIf a person in your family had heart disease, get checked and treated. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and heart disease in San Antonio. People who exercise actually lower their risk of heart disease and cancer and Alzheimerโs.
Whatโs covered in the Medicare Dual Complete plan? Medical experts explain
Dr. Rowland Reyna, founder and CEO of HealthTexas, and Glenda Pope, local sales director for United Healthcare, explain what is included in the Dual Complete plan. 1) Who qualifies for the Dual Complete plan? โPeople who have Medicare and find that money is tight (or are on Medicaid) may qualify for a UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete plan, a type of dual special needs Medicare Advantage health plan, which allows you to get better benefits,โ Pope said. A UnitedHealthcare Dual Complete plan can help people by coordinating their care. 3) Are Dual Complete plans available in our area?
Health experts encourage seniors to review Medicare coverage before annual enrollment period deadline
There are only a few weeks left for the Medicare annual enrollment period -- the time when millions of Americans will make important decisions about their health care coverage for 2021. Whether youโre enrolling in Medicare or looking to change your coverage, now is the time to do it. Dr. Rowland Reyna, founder and CEO of HealthTexas, and Glenda Pope, local sales director for United Healthcare, explain why itโs important to review your Medicare plans for 2021. โYou will still have coverage, but itโs very important to make a decision right now, because things change,โ Pope explained. โYour plan could change and your health conditions can change -- even your finances can change.
Need help understanding differences in Medicare Advantage Plans versus just Medicare? Health experts explain
Dr. Rowland Reyna, founder and CEO of HealthTexas explains why itโs important to review your Medicare plans for 2021. Make sure your medications are covered in the Medicare plan. Confirm your preferred doctors and hospitals are available through the Medicare plan youโre considering. What advantages does a Medicare Advantage Plan have over traditional Medicare? A Medicare Advantage Plan covers all health and prescription coverage needs and includes added-value services such as dental, vision and hearing.
Can you get the flu and COVID-19 at the same time? Medical expert answers commonly asked questions
โThis is an interesting year because thereโs going to be so much going on with the health care system," he said. "When you combine both the flu and COVID-19, it can overwhelm our health care system. If you were to get (the flu and COVID-19) this year, it could be potentially catastrophic.โAccording to HealthTexas, effectiveness for preventing the flu with the flu shot is 40% to 60%. 2) Does the flu shot prevent you from getting the flu completely? 4) Can I get the flu shot if I am immunocompromised?
What should we expect from the upcoming flu season, as coronavirus continues?
Do you have questions regarding the coronavirus and flu season? Dr. Rowland Reyna, founder of HealthTexas, is providing some recommendations about how you can be proactive with your health. 3) Are drive-thru flu clinics safer than going to your doctors office? Any time you lessen your exposure to a bunch of people, youre doing a good thing.Takeaway: A drive-thru flu clinic is just as safe as going to your doctors office. Common symptoms of flu and COVID-19 include fever, cough, tiredness/severe fatigue, muscle aches and a sore throat.