Medicare articles
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Why doesn't Medicare cover drugs like Ozempic for weight loss?
Old laws and the high cost of these drugs have been obstacles for wider coverage.
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Does Medicare cover physical therapy? Yes, and you might be eligible for more services, too
Medicare provides coverage to manage a chronic condition, treat an injury or illness, or to ensure you can maintain your independence.
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Kokua Line: How do I qualify for Medicare’s Extra Help program?
Question: I’m an applicant for Medicare’s Extra Help program and they want details about my checking and/or savings account and any stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IRAs, etc. This surprised me. Don’t they need just my Social Security income to qualify me?