Will Medicare pay for your COVID-19 test? That depends on the type of test and the doctor’s orders. This graphic will help you decide. Yes Medicare will cover all tests preformed by a lab when ordered by a doctor, pharmacist or other health care professional. One Test Medicare will cover only ONE lab test …
Updated guidelines from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services on nursing facility actions in the event of a COVID-19 exposure.
The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts on an emergency basis in Title 26, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, Subchapter K, COVID-19 Emergency Rule, new §553.2003, concerning an emergency rule in response to COVID-19 describing requirements for limited indoor and outdoor visitation in …
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The Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC or Commission) adopts on an emergency basis in Title 26 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 553, Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities, new §553.2001, concerning an emergency rule in response to COVID-19 and requiring assisted living facility actions to mitigate and contain COVID-19.
Join Ombudsman Arreale Turner as she talks to nursing home resident Ronny Mac about his life journey and current experiences during the pandemic. His advice on weathering difficult times are the words of wisdom we all need during these difficult times. This video is in honor of Older Americans Month, June 2021.
Join us for a free panel discussion about employment changes job seekers can expect. Learn about various employment trends and tips from hiring professionals for those who are finding it hard to navigate the job market.
During this pandemic, technology has become a critical part of our everyday lives. For older adults, it has become a vital way to stay connected to family, faith communities, and physicians. But many of our older adults lack the resources, devices, or the “know-how” to engage in technology. This is especially true for some of …
The spread of COVID-19 fraud and scams can be as deadly as the virus itself. This PowerPoint presentation offers tips to spot and stop COVID-19 fraud. COVID-19 Medicare Coverage Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers COVID-19 tests when ordered by your doctor or health care provider on or after February 4, 2020. Medicare covers all …
Do you want to convince a vaccine-hesitant friend or relative to get the jab? This list of trusted resources will help you understand the vaccine benefits, risks, and background so you can discuss it with the facts on your side.
Now that the COVID-19 visitation rules at assisted living facilities have changed, how do I safely visit my loved one? This document from the Texas Long-Term Care Ombudsman offers tips for visitation success.
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