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      <title><![CDATA[Shingles Vaccine]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Shingles and the Importance of Vaccination What is shingles? Shingles (herpes zoster or zoster) is a painful skin rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Anyone...
      
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Pneumococcal Pneumonia]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[   Bacterial Pneumonia Vaccination What Is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a lung disease caused by a variety of...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:34:57</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Influenza]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  The Influenza Vaccination What is influenza (flu)? Influenza, also called the flu, is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a virus. Influenza...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:27:40</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hepatitis B Vaccination]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/vaccinations/hepatitis-b-vaccination.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Seniors and Vaccination to Prevent Hepatitis B What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis is a group of diseases that affect the liver. There are several types of...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:12:42</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[PFFS Plans Terminations]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/advantage-plans/pffs-plans-terminations.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[ What is a Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service (PFFS) plan? A Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service (PFFS) plan is a A Medicare Advantage Private Fee for Service (PFFS) plan is a <span...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:35:46</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Part A]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What is Medicare Part A Coverage?  Quick Guide To Part A Medicare is health insurance offered by the federal government to...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:12:26</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Part B]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What is Medicare Part B Coverage? Quick Guide To Part B Medicare Part B is a supplemental insurance option for people who qualify for...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:6:54</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2010 Part D Benefits Overview]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What are the Medicare Part D Benefits for 2010? Medicare Part D covers prescription drug costs. Government-approved private insurance companies offer it.  People who have Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B are eligible for Medicare prescription drug...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 8:27:54</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare and Dental Plans]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Does Medicare Cover Dental Procedures? Currently, Medicare coverage of dental services is very limited. Medicare does not cover routine dental care or most dental procedures such as cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions or dentures. Medicare does not pay for dental plates or other dental devices. In general, you pay for 100% of dental services. Section 1862 (a)(12) of the Social Security Act states in partial that...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 8:11:19</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[When To Enroll For Part D Coverage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What is open enrollment for Part D drug coverage? Open Enrollment is the time of year in which you can enroll in a Part D plan or switch plans. The Open Enrollment period begins on November 15 and ends on December 31 of each calendar...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 7:15:23</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Know Your Situation Before You Enroll]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/part-d-plans/know-your-situation-before-you-enroll.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Part D and Me - Which situation is most like you? Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage) plans are very different, and the way in which they fit with your Medicare Plan depends on your current coverage. Your choices for Prescription Drug Coverage...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 7:12:39</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Changing Part D Plans Might Lower Your Drug Cost]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Is my current Part D Drug Plan right for me? Medicare Part D assists with prescription drug costs. Part D plans are very different, and the cost can vary greatly depending on the plan you choose.  Even for the same drugs, there can be...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 7:11:43</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Service and Procedures Covered by Medicare]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What Type of Medical Procedures Does Medicare Cover?  Medicare covers numerous types of medical services and procedures. Before they will cover it, however, you must have a documented and...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:33:39</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Coverage Basics]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  A Guide To The Basics On All Parts of Medicare   Medicare is health insurance offered by...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:28:49</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Skilled Nursing Facility Care]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:25:54</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Services]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Which Diabetic Related Services Does Medicare Cover? Medicare covers many services related to the treatment of diabetes. Diabetes Screening (Fasting Plasma Glucose Test): Medicare Part B does cover tests to check for diabetes. These tests are covered only if you have one or more of the following risk factors: Dyslipidemia (History of...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:24:41</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Foot Exam]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:12:58</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetes Self-Management Training]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:37</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Shoes]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:59:12</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Insulin Pumps]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:46:51</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetic Supplies]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:44:53</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Diabetes Screening (Fasting Plasma Glucose Test)]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:27:34</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Home Health Care]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/assisted-living/home-health-care.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:20:57</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Part D Prescription Drug Coverage]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/drug-coverage/part-d-prescription-drug-coverage.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Note: The complete costs for 2010 Medicare Part D options have not been released by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). If you would like to receive an email reminder when these figures are released, Note: The complete costs for 2010 Medicare Part D options have not been released by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). If you would like to receive an email reminder when these figures are released, <a...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:14:15</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What is the Doughnut Hole?]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/part-d-plans/what-is-the-doughnut-hole.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  The Coverage Gap is Sometimes Referred to as the Doughnut Hole Most Medicare drug plans have a coverage gap or doughnut hole. After you and your health plan have spent a certain amount of money for covered drugs, you have to pay all costs for your drugs...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 7:36:41</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Caregivers Guide to Choosing a Part D Plan]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/part-d-plans/caregivers-guide-to-choosing-a-part-d-plan.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  How Do I Choose a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan for My Loved One?  There are over 44 million caregivers in America who provide unpaid care to a loved one. As a caregiver (sons, daughters, friends, professional caregivers), you want to make the...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 7:11:23</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Employer and Group Retiree Guide to Part D Coverage]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/part-d-plans/employer-and-group-retiree-guide-to-part-d-coverage.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[   Part D Enrollment For Employer and Group Retirees In the recent past, about 10 million Americans received Medicare coverage (also known as Group Retiree Coverage) from their former...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 9:15:52</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Part D]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/medicare-coverage-basics/medicare-part-d.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  What is Medicare Coverage Part D?  Quick Guide to Part D Part D is the newest addition to Medicare. Part D is prescription drug...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 8:2:19</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Part C]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What is Part C Coverage? Quick Guide to Part C Advantage Plans (like HMOs and PPOs) are sometimes referred to as Medicare Part C. They are private...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 7:58:45</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Assisted Living Facilities]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:54:12</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Equipment and Supplies Covered by Medicare]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/medical-equipment-and-supplies-covered-by-medicare.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  What Type of Medical Equipment Does Medicare Cover? Medicare covers numerous types of medical equipment and supplies. Before they will cover it, however, you must have a documented and real reason for needing it....
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:0:31</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Respite Care]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/assisted-living/respite-care.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 9:56:40</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hospice Care]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/assisted-living/hospice-care.html</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 9:56:26</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Scourge of Arthritis]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/featured-articles/the-scourge-of-arthritis.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Author: Janet Martin There is stiffness, chronic pain, and loss of movement. Simple tasks at home or in the office become difficult to do. If these symptoms bother you, chances...
      
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Living With Arthritis]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/featured-articles/living-with-arthritis.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Author: Janet Martin  Do you have arthritis? Then welcome to the club! Millions of people all over the world are suffering from...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:56:17</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Stop Arthritis Pain]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Author: Janet Martin Life, they say, is full of aches and pains. For millions of people with arthritis, living can be a nightmare since the...
      
      
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      <title><![CDATA[Crutches]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/crutches.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[    Does Medicare Cover Crutches? Yes, Medicare will...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:11:47</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Will Medicare Cover Canes?  Medicare will cover most of the cost of canes if you have an honest need for them. You have an honest need if...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:9:22</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Switching Medigap Policies]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ If you are unhappy with your Medigap coverage, you are losing your coverage, or you have a policy with Medicare prescription drug coverage, you may be thinking about switching to a new Medigap policy. Can I Switch to a Different Medigap Policy? In most cases, you won't have a right under Federal law to switch Medigap policies, unless you are within your 6-month open enrollment period or are eligible under a specific...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:28:21</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Buying a Medigap (also called "Medicare Supplement Insurance") policy is an important decision. You will first need to decide if  a Medigap policy is the best way for you to supplement Original Medicare coverage. Then you will need to decide which Medigap policy to buy. How Do Insurance Companies Set Prices for Medigap Policies? Medigap supplemental insurance companies set their own monthly premiums....
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:27:53</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Medigap Basics What is a Medigap Policy? Medigap policies  are sold by private insurance companies, but are not like Medicare Advantage Plans (HMOs, PPOs). It is sometimes called "Medicare Supplement Insurance."  A basic Medigap policy works with Original Medicare coverage to help pay some of your out-of-pocket costs like copayments, coinsurance, and the yearly Medicare deductible. There are many...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:26:54</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 8:3:46</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[External Infusion Pump]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover External Infusion Pumps? External infusion pumps are medical devices used to deliver...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 7:23:16</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wheelchair Options and Accessories]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Accessory Requirements for Your Wheelchair In order to get special equipment, such as wheelchair cushions, you must be able to show...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 7:21:29</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ostomy Supplies]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/ostomy-supplies.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Costs Associated with Ostomy Supplies  How much you pay will depend on whether or not you have How much you pay will depend on whether or not you have <a...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 7:20:48</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Home Oxygen Equipment]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Home Oxygen Equipment and Supplies? Medicare will help cover most of the cost of home oxygen equipment and...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 7:16:5</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eyeglasses and Contact Lenses]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  How Do I Qualify For Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses After Cataract Surgery?  Normally, Medicare doesn't cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, following cataract...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 7:14:41</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Glaucoma Screening]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Glaucoma Screening? Once every 12 months Medicare will cover a glaucoma screening for people at high risk for glaucoma. High risk candidates include people with Once every 12 months Medicare will cover a glaucoma screening for people at high risk for glaucoma. High risk candidates include people with <a...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:41:4</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Are Physical Exams Covered by Medicare? Routine physical exams are not covered by Medicare. If your Medicare Part B began on or after January 1, 2005, Medicare will cover a one-time preventive physical...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:30:47</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA["Welcome To Medicare" Physical Exam]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventive services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:29:49</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Manual Wheelchairs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Will Medicare Cover Manual Wheelchairs? Yes, Medicare will cover manual wheelchairs. However, you must be able to show you...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:48:28</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oxygen Therapy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/oxygen-therapy.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[   Conditions that Require Oxygen Therapy Medicare provides coverage in the home for oxygen therapy for people who have low levels of blood gases and for those who have other conditions...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:1:33</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Routine Eye Care]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/routine-eye-care.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Routine Eye Care? Medicare does not cover routine eye care exams. There are some eye exams and screenings that Medicare covers. Treatment for Macular Degeneration and Glaucoma Screenings are...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 8:5:6</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medicare Guide To Turning 65]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[ Thank you for your interest in our Guide to Turning 65. All you need to do to access the guide is to click on the link below. Your guide will open right on your computer. ** Your Guide to Turning 65  ** You can save the Guide to Turning 65 on your computer, or you can always click on the link in your email to bring you back to this...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:49:38</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wound Care and Wound Therapy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  What Is Wound Therapy? Medicare refers to the medical care needed to treat chronic wounds as "wound therapy." A chronic wound is a sore, blister, or skin injury that has not healed...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:32:30</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Urinalysis]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/urinalysis.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover a Urinalysis?  A urinalysis is an examination of urine on the physical, chemical and microscopic level. Only those patients that show signs or symptoms of a kidney or urinary...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:31:49</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Travel Coverage]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/travel-coverage.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Cost of Medical Assistance Outside of The United States? Typically Medicare does not cover medical expenses incurred outside of the United States. The United States includes the fifty states...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:31:30</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Smoking Cessation]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/smoking-cessation.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Pay For Counseling to Quit Smoking? Since 1964 the U.S. Surgeon General has cautioned against smoking and the health hazards it poses. In later years it has reported that quitting smoking leads to...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:31:12</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Second Opinions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Second Opinions for Surgical Procedures? Second opinions (when another doctor's view is sought in relation to the...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:30:54</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Screening]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/prostate-cancer-screening.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:29:51</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pap Smears and Pelvic Examinations]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 8:29:31</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Obesity and Weight Loss Coverage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[  How Important Is Weight Control For Older Adults? People used to think if you were older it was better for you to be overweight. Today we know that isn't true.Most importantly, Medicare agrees that being...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:27:52</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Nutrition Therapy]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/medical-nutrition-therapy.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:26:43</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mammogram Screening]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/mammogram-screening.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[   Does Medicare Cover Mammograms?  Mammography is the process of using radiological procedures to...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:5:39</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Macular Degeneration]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/macular-degeneration.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Pay for the Treatment of Macular Degeneration? Medicare currently covers only one treatment for some patients with macular degeneration. This treatment is called ocular photodynamic therapy with...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:5:15</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hearing Exams and Aids]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/hearing-exams-and-aids.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Hearing Exams and Hearing Aids? Medicare does not cover routine hearing exams or hearing aids of any type. In some cases, diagnostic hearing exams are covered by Medicare Part B....
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 7:2:16</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eye Refractions]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/eye-refractions.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Pay for Eye Refractions? At this time Medicare does not cover eye refraction exams or corrections including lenses or...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 6:50:53</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dialysis Coverage]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/dialysis-coverage.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  How Does Dialysis Help People with Kidney Failure or ESRD? Medicare pays for the dialysis services of anyone suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or kidney failure. Dialysis treatment does what your...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 6:50:13</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Colorectal Cancer Screening]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/colorectal-cancer-screening.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 6:47:42</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Chiropractic Services]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/chiropractic-services.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  What is Chiropractic Therapy? Chiropractic is a therapy based on the interactions of the spine and nervous system. Chiropractic services are most often used to treat complaints of back pain, neck pain, pain...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 6:47:23</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bone Mass Measurement]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/bone-mass-measurement.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare pays for many preventive services in order to aid you in staying healthy. Preventative services can find problems early and can help to keep you from getting certain diseases or illnesses. These services include...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 6:44:30</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/bariatric-weight-loss-surgery.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Weight Loss Surgery and Medicare What Is Weight Loss Surgery? Weight loss surgery is growing in popularity for good reason. It has helped many people lose weight and can produce...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 6:44:8</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/ambulatory-blood-pressure-monitoring.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Pay For Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring?  When many readings of your blood pressure are needed over a period of 24 hours or longer, it is call Ambulatory Blood Pressure...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:52:32</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alternative Therapies]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/services-and-procedures/alternative-therapies.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Pay for Alternative Therapies?  Alternative Therapy, also know as Alternative Medicine, is...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:51:42</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Traction Equipment]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/traction-equipment.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Medicare Coverage of Traction Equipment Medicare will cover most of the cost of traction equipment if you...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:49:48</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Patient Lifts]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/patient-lifts.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Patient Lifts? Medicare will help cover the cost for a patient lift if you have a medical need for the lift. There...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:49:28</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Orthopedic Footwear]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/orthopedic-footwear.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Orthopedic Shoes?  There are several types of orthopedic shoes and many types of covered products for leg braces. If they are an integral part of a covered leg...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:48:46</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Nebulizers]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/nebulizers.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Nebulizers? Yes, Medicare will cover the cost a nebulizer, medication, and supplies if your condition...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:48:26</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Walkers]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/medical-walkers.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Will Medicare Pay For Walkers? Medicare will cover the cost of a walker if you have an honest need for it and you...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:48:4</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Medical Alert Systems]]></title>
      <link>http://www.medicare.com/equipment-and-supplies/medical-alert-systems.html</link>
      <description><![CDATA[  Will Medicare Cover Medical Alert Systems?  Medicare does not cover medical alert systems, neither will most insurance...
      
      
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      <description><![CDATA[  Does Medicare Cover Eye Care Following Cataract Surgery? As a rule, Medicare does not cover eyeglasses or contact lenses. But if you have cataract surgery with an intraocular lens, Medicare will cover services...
      
      
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:32:49</pubDate>
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