Marcus Okafor

Health journalist covering cardiovascular risk and long-term weight research. Previously spent four years fact-checking medical copy, a job that permanently ruined his tolerance for the word "detox".

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Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Enrollment Periods: A Practical Checklist

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

The fixed windows when you can sign up for Medicare or change your Medicare coverage. Missing your first chance to enroll can mean gaps in coverage an...

Medicare and Medicaid Myths About Medicare Enrollment Periods, Checked Against the Guidance

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Missing your first chance to enroll can mean gaps in coverage and late penalties that last as long as you have Medicare. Key takeaways Initial Enrollm...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Enrollment Periods: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

The fixed windows when you can sign up for Medicare or change your Medicare coverage. Key takeaways Initial Enrollment Period: 7 months: the 3 months...

Medicare and Medicaid Your Questions About Medicare Enrollment Periods, Answered

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

5 min read

The fixed windows when you can sign up for Medicare or change your Medicare coverage. Key takeaways Initial Enrollment Period: 7 months: the 3 months...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Enrollment Periods: The Quick Reference

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

The fixed windows when you can sign up for Medicare or change your Medicare coverage. Key takeaways Initial Enrollment Period: 7 months: the 3 months...

Medicare and Medicaid What the Guidance Really Says About Dual Eligibility

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

11 min read

Dual-eligible people often qualify for extra help with premiums and drug costs, but the two programs' rules can be confusing. Key takeaways Who p...

Medicare and Medicaid Why Dual Eligibility Matters, Explained Simply

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Dual-eligible people often qualify for extra help with premiums and drug costs, but the two programs' rules can be confusing. Key takeaways Who p...

Medicare and Medicaid Dual Eligibility: The Practical To-Do List

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

Having both Medicare and Medicaid, which together can cover most health costs for people with limited income. Dual-eligible people often qualify for e...

Medicare and Medicaid What People Get Wrong About Dual Eligibility

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Dual-eligible people often qualify for extra help with premiums and drug costs, but the two programs' rules can be confusing. Key takeaways Who p...

Medicare and Medicaid New to Dual Eligibility? Start Here

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

Having both Medicare and Medicaid, which together can cover most health costs for people with limited income. Key takeaways Who pays first: Medicare p...

Medicare and Medicaid A Q and A on Dual Eligibility

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

5 min read

Having both Medicare and Medicaid, which together can cover most health costs for people with limited income. Key takeaways Who pays first: Medicare p...

Medicare and Medicaid Dual Eligibility: The Quick Reference

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

Having both Medicare and Medicaid, which together can cover most health costs for people with limited income. Key takeaways Who pays first: Medicare p...

Substance Use and Recovery The Evidence on Cannabis Use, Without the Hype

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

10 min read

Cannabis is legal for adults in many states, but it can still cause dependence, impaired driving and harm to young people and pregnancies. Key takeawa...

Substance Use and Recovery Making Sense of Cannabis Use

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

Cannabis is legal for adults in many states, but it can still cause dependence, impaired driving and harm to young people and pregnancies. Key takeawa...

Substance Use and Recovery Cannabis Use: What to Do, in Order

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

The health effects and risks of marijuana, including smoked, vaped and edible products. Cannabis is legal for adults in many states, but it can still...

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