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Medicare for People Under 65 with Disabilities
"Are you under 65 with a disability and wondering about Medicare eligibility? Uncover the specifics of Medicare coverage, disability benefits, and how a tool like Hero can simplify your healthcare journey. Let's decipher the Medicare maze together!"
Introduction
Did you know that as of 2020, approximately 13% of Medicare beneficiaries are under the age of 65 and are living with disabilities? (Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance, cms.gov, 2023)
This surprising statistic highlights the critical role that Medicare plays in providing health coverage for individuals with disabilities. This blog post aims to provide you with an understanding of Medicare's role for people under 65 with disabilities and the role of Hero, a digital health company that assists in managing medications, in this context.
How Can We Improve Care for the Cognitively Impaired?
About the Author: Rohit Jayakar MD is a physician in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, currently at Stanford Health Care. He specializes in treating musculoskeletal injuries, neurological injuries, and chronic pain.
The Power of Human Connection on the Patient Journey
If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, your healthcare provider may have laid out a care plan for you. If so, your plan likely outlines steps to minimize your symptoms and optimize your prognosis, such as taking your medications each day, attending regular check-in appointments, and undergoing any necessary treatments or procedures.
Navigating Patient Advocacy as a Physician: What I Still Needed to Learn
About the Author: David I. Rappaport MD has been a Pediatric Hospitalist at Nemours/AI duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE since 2005. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Sidney Kimmel Medical College/Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He is known for his research in the care of children with medical complexity as they prepare and undergo surgical procedures.