Scott Dershowitz, LMSW, CMC
Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Scott Dershowitz, LMSW, CMC, is a licensed social worker, geriatric care manager, and aging life care consultant based in New York City.
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What is Medicare?
Medicare is federal health insurance for people aged 65+ or younger people with certain disabilities
Updated on Mar. 20, 2024
Wellness
New Year’s resolutions during COVID-19
Think ‘specific’ and ‘sustainable’ when setting your goals for 2022
Jan. 3, 2022
Health Education
What health records should I keep?
You should have certain paperwork on hand for up to 10 years. Here’s how to know what to save and what to toss.
Dec. 27, 2021
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Do Medicare Advantage plans have a donut hole?
If you add prescription drug coverage to your Medicare Advantage plan, it will still have a donut hole, just like a regular Part D plan
Updated on Jan. 19, 2024
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Does Medicare Part B cover prescriptions?
Medicare Part B covers some medications, but if you regularly take prescriptions, you'll probably want Part D coverage as well
Updated on Apr. 4, 2024
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How to afford insulin on Medicare
Does Medicare pay for insulin? Find out which Medicare plan you need to get the most affordable insulin.
Updated on Apr. 4, 2024
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Does Medicare cover diabetic supplies?
Certain Medicare plans cover diabetes supplies, but you may still owe a copay
Updated on Mar. 25, 2024
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Medicare statistics 2024
18.5% of the U.S. population is on Medicare. Find out which Medicare plan is the most popular, the most common health conditions and popular drugs, and Medicare price trends over the years.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
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How to get medical records
Plus, use this downloadable letter to ask for copies of your important documents
Oct. 19, 2021
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Fine amounts for no insurance
There is no longer a federal mandate, but certain states have implemented their own
Updated on Jan. 10, 2024
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How to get therapy without insurance
Use these resources to find free or low-cost mental health treatment
Updated on Jun. 3, 2022