Category: Medicare
Tips for Avoiding Medicare Fraud and Abuse
October 21, 2021
Medicare fraud is committed when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to get payment or a higher payment than the healthcare provider is entitled to receive. Medicare...
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Stroke Survivors
October 6, 2021
World Stroke Day is Friday, October 29, 2021. This is the day to focus on stroke prevention, and on healthcare options for individuals who have...
What is a Medicare Supplement Plan?
September 23, 2021
If you’re approaching your 65th birthday and starting to research options for Medicare, navigating through all of your new health care choices can be overwhelming. In...
Do I Have to Retire to Be Eligible for Medicare?
September 21, 2021
The average retirement age is increasing because many households would not be able to maintain their standard of living in retirement. Meanwhile, healthcare costs continue...
Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference?
September 21, 2021
Applying for Medicare once you reach retirement age sounds simple enough. But just because you’re covered under the federal health insurance program doesn’t mean you...
Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Worth It?
September 20, 2021
When you sign up for Medicare Parts A and B, you also have the option to apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan. A Medicare Supplement...
Assisted Living Week 2021: Caring for Seniors and Americans with Disabilities
September 6, 2021
Next week is National Assisted Living Week. It runs from September 12 through September 18, 2021. The theme this year is “Compassion, Community, Caring.” This...
Diagnosed With Cancer? Know Your Medicare Options
August 6, 2021
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you probably know that treatment costs are high. This is why it is important to carefully consider your...
Medicare & COVID-19 Vaccines – What You Need to Know
July 21, 2021
Medicare covers the cost of being vaccinated against COVID-19 for all FDA-authorized vaccines. You will not owe a copay or deductible, and you cannot be...
Does Medicare Pay for Nursing Homes?
July 6, 2021
There may come a time in the life of an elderly person when a nursing home is the best option. Many older persons are living...