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MEDICARE HEALTH PLANS EXPLAINED By Kristy Young Are the medications you take covered?
As most of you know, Medicare tal or pharmacy that you want to use? is a federal health insurance Do you have health coverage through program for those 65 or older, an employer, union or military? Would certain individuals with a qualifying you rather pay less in monthly premidisability, or those of any age diagnosed ums or pay less out of pocket when with End-Stage Renal Disease. you receive healthcare? Do you travel Medicare helps pay for hospital stays often? (Part A) and doctor visits (Part B), but doesn’t cover everything. There are A licensed agent can help you compare deductibles and co-insurance costs options and choose a plan that meets that are your responsibility. You may your individual needs. add coverage by enrolling in a private Medicare health plan. Your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is There are two options for Medicare and choose the coverage you want. Health Plans. Your first option is to add This seven-month period begins three coverage by enrolling in a Medicare months before your 65th birthday, your Supplement and/or a Medicare Part D birthday month and three months after. Drug Plan. Medicare Supplement plans, For those that qualify due to a disabilalso known as Medigap plans, have ity, the seven-month window begins additional monthly premiums but help three months before your 25th month of cover the deductibles and co-insurance receiving disability benefits. costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. Your second option is to choose a nually. You can make changes to your Medicare Advantage plan (Part C.) coverage during the Medicare Annual These plans combine your Part A Enrollment period from October 15 hospital coverage, Part B doctor visits through December 7 every year. The and usually include a Part D drug plan. changes you make during this time are They offer financial protection by put- effective on January 1. ting a cap on your out-of-pocket costs. Do you have a particular doctor, hospiyour first chance to enroll in Medicare It is wise to review your options anMedicare Advantage plans may also If you’ve missed the Annual Enrollment offer additional benefits that are not of- Period, it might not be too late to make fered by Original Medicare. a change. There are Special Enrollment Periods for qualifying life events, such So how do you know which to choose? as leaving an employer plan or moving It is important to think about your out of a plan service area. A complete needs. list of these qualifying events can be found on Medicare.gov or by contacting How often do you visit your doctor? a licensed agent.
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DR. JENNA DYE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS By Dr. Jenna Dye cian must take professional board exams in order Q. What is Naturopathic Medicine? care general practice physician. A. Naturopathic medicine is a specific type of prito be licensed by a state or jurisdiction as a primary mary health care that concentrates on whole patient Q. Why see a Naturopathic Doctor? wellness. The role of a Naturopathic physician is A. 1. You want individualized treatment focusing to diagnose, treat and prevent acute and chronic ill- on whole patient wellness: Naturopathic doctors are nesses by identifying the underlying causes and re- trained to treat the whole person. We take the time moving barriers that may be impacting health, rather to listen and understand all factors that can affect than focusing solely on symptomatic treatment. This your health. Initial visits in my office are up to an is accomplished together with patients by individu- hour or more. All treatments are individualized and alizing care and creating a healing environment. tailored to your goals, lifestyle and health needs. 2. You want to treat the root cause, and not just Q. How is a Naturopathic Physician trained? symptoms: The focus of Naturopathic Medicine is A. Naturopathic physicians (ND or NMD) are to identify and treat the root cause. Symptoms such clinically trained primary care physicians who have as constipation, skin rashes, joint pain, anxiety/deattended a four-year, graduate level Naturopathic pression, and many more are a result of an underlymedical school. Education in basic sciences is ing cause. similar to an MD, but a Naturopathic physician also 3. You want to actively participate in your own studies holistic approaches to therapy with an em- health: As a Naturopathic doctor, we work together 4. You have tried all conventional medical options: phasis on optimizing wellness and disease preven- to learn what your body needs to get well and stay Certain chronic conditions that have symptoms such tion. In addition to the standard medical curriculum, well. Patients feel empowered and hopeful when as chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal distress, acne, they study botanical medicine, clinical nutrition, they understand their health conditions and are skin rashes and insomnia can be difficult to diagnose psychology, and counseling. A naturopathic physi- actively engaged in the healing process. and treat. These conditions can benefit greatly from a Naturopathic approach. Naturopathic doctors use Living without diagnostic tools common in conventional medicine such as detailed health, disease and prescription Gluten or Grains? health histories, physical exams and targeted laboratory testing and imaging. We also review detailed Have Food Allergies? diet history, lifestyle habits, exercise history and social/emotional factors to assess your needs.


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Q. Do Naturopathic Physicians accept insurance?
A. In the state of Arizona, Naturopathic physicians typically do not accept insurance, however, there are options for patients with private insurance. If insurance allows, all necessary paperwork for Outof-Network claims can be provided, patients can use HSA/FSA cards for payments and/or routine blood work can be ordered through insurance.
Q. What types of conditions do Naturopathic Physicians see?
A. As licensed primary care physicians, Naturopathic physicians see a wide variety of conditions. In my practice, I have a passion for pediatrics and see conditions such as eczema, allergies, gastrointestinal disorders, foods sensitivities, routine well-child exams and acute conditions such as common colds, ear infections, etc.
For adults, I focus on gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid disorders, adrenal support, preventative medicine, autoimmune conditions and women’s health including menstrual irregularities, hormone balancing, and menopausal symptoms.


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