Health
Use the following information for managing your health and to share as you have the opportunity.
My Health
Medicare Vaccination Coverage – Use the following fact sheet: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mln908764-medicare-part-d-vaccines.pdf 
AARP Senior Planet Virtual Fitness and Wellness Classes
https://seniorplanet.org/virtual-fitness-wellness-events/
Create your secure Medicare account to access your information anytime
https://www.medicare.gov/account/login
Help with Medicare Costs
There are programs run by the states that can help lower your Medicare costs. Find out if you’re eligible for these programs, how to apply, and other ways to save on your Medicare coverage.
https://www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help
• Genesee Vally Area Agency on Aging in Michigan (GVAAA) $1000 Assistance – for caring for people with dementia. The contact info for the GVAAA $1000 Scholarship for help caring for
Dementia Patients is Caitlin Goyer at 248 996-1066 or
email helplinegmc@alz.org
The Medicare open enrollment period for 2025 is October 15, 2024 through December 7, 2024.
The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $185.00 for 2025, an increase of $10.30 from $174.70 in 2024. Income -Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts are higher: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles#
Covid-19 Related Links
CDC Releases New In-Season Estimates for COVID-19 and RSV
December 19, 2024, 11:30 AM EST
https://www.cdc.gov/ncird/whats-new/cdc-releases-new-in-season-estimates-for-covid-19-and-rsv.html#cdc_generic_section_1-summary
• Covid-19 Funeral Assistance from FEMA – Phone 844 684-6333 TTY 800 462-7585
Will cover up to $9,000 per funeral including expenses covered by life insurance (but not burial or funeral insurance) Good until 09/30/2025
https://www.fema.gov/…/coro…/economic/funeral-assistance
The assistance program runs for another year until September, 2025. You have to call the number to start the application, and you need the death certificate showing a Covid-19 related cause of death and receipts for the funeral service. This goes all the way back to the beginning of Covid-19. Please share as needed as many people are still unaware they can apply for reimbursement of funeral expenses for up to $9,000 each for Covid-19 related deaths.
Free Covid-19 Tests
Starting the end of September, 2024 the Federal Government will once again provide four free tests per address. Go to covidtests.gov to apply. Please check the FDA’s website, www.fda.gov/covidtestdates or call 800 232-0233 for assistance to determine the extended expiration dates on test packages by lot number. Some tests you receive may show expired dates on the box, but the FDA has extended those dates.
Aruba Lime Tea – Use to treat Covid-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmj0J1x71zc&t=6s
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