Zia Sherrell

Zia Sherrell

About Zia:

Zia Sherrell is a digital health journalist with over a decade of healthcare experience, a bachelor’s degree in science from the University of Leeds and a master’s degree in public health from the University of Manchester. Her work has appeared in Netdoctor, Medical News Today, Healthline, Business Insider, Cosmopolitan, Yahoo, Harper's Bazaar, Men's Health and more.

When she’s not typing madly, Zia enjoys traveling and chasing after her dogs.

Articles by Zia Sherrell:
  • What Are Employer Group Waiver Plans?
    An employer group waiver plan is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for and group of employees or a union group. Learn more about how these plans work, what they cover, how much they cost and more.
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  • Guaranteed Issue Rights Explained
    Medigap guaranteed issue rights allow you to apply for a Medicare Supplement plan without going through medical underwriting. Learn more about when they apply and how they can help you secure an affordable Medicare Supplement plan.
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  • How To Change Your Medicare Primary Doctor
    Discover the steps for changing your primary care physician or doctor to enjoy continuous health coverage with Original Medicare (Medicare Parts A and B), Medicaid and Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) plans.
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  • What Is a Caregiver Child Exemption?
    The Medicaid Caregiver Exemption, also called the Caregiver Child Exemption, can be especially useful for older adults who have Medicaid. Learn how caregiver exemptions work and how eligible people can become certified caregivers and legally receive the exemption.
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