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Staying Heart Healthy with your Medicare Advantage Plan
Heart disease is a rising
epidemic and new statistics
predict that 45% of people in
the U.S will have at least one issue
related to the disease by 2035. You
can take action so you don’t become
another statistic.
Joining a Medicare Advantage Plan
gives you access to various health
benefits, so you can stay heart
healthy. Here are a few ways you
can take advantage of some prime
benefits and covered services with
your Medicare coverage.
Preventative Services. While you can’t
control your age or family history, you can
take preventive actions. Many plans cover
preventative services such as screenings &
immunizations and annual doctor visits. These
services help you identify and treat health
issues early.
Disease Management Programs.
Participating in a disease management
programs helps you learn to cope with and
manage chronic conditions like diabetes or
high blood pressure. Get access to information
about exercise, medicine, diet, and other
treatment options, which all helps lower
your risk for heart disease and improves your
overall quality of life.
Fitness programs. Fitness programs and
access to gym memberships promotes a
healthy lifestyle while helping you stay
active. Fitness programs may include access
to fitness equipment, gym memberships,
group exercise classes and more, at no
additional cost.
Access to a Care Navigator or
Care Manager. Care Navigators or
Care Managers help you navigate
all your benefits, so you can focus
on staying healthy. Navigators
encourage you to stay on track
with your health goals by reinforcing
medication management, care
planning, routine screenings and
preventative services, and more.
Call your Medicare Advantage plan
to take advantage of benefits and
covered services to help keep you
heart healthy.
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Advantage Prescription Drug Plans serving
communities in the New York Metropolitan
area. Call today for eligibility and enrollment
at 866-586-8044 or agewellnewyork.com.
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