Assisted living is expensive, and because many seniors are enrolled in Medicare, a common question is whether Medicare covers assisted living.
Assisted living is expensive, and because many seniors are enrolled in Medicare, a common question is whether Medicare covers assisted living.
Medicare’s open enrollment period, also known as the annual election period (AEP), occurs annually in the fall.
Navigating Medicare can feel like trying to decipher a complex code, where a simple misunderstanding could cost you thousands of dollars or leave critical coverage gaps. Many families rely on well-meaning but often inaccurate “common knowledge” passed down from friends or gleaned from confusing advertisements. These myths can create a false sense of security at precisely the moment you need clarity and…
The rising cost of prescription medications can be a significant burden for seniors living on fixed incomes, but thankfully, help is available.
Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D coverage gap known as the “donut hole.” That’s when drug costs can skyrocket because they’re not covered. FamilyWize shares 5 expert tips on how seniors can afford to pay for prescriptions when they’re in the Medicare donut hole. For many people,…
Medicare is finally taking a big step to protect all 60 million beneficiaries from fraud and identity theft. They’re issuing new cards that don’t use a person’s Social Security number as an identifier. Today, con artists try to get Medicare numbers or personal information from trusting older adults. Then, because they have the Social Security number, they use that information to steal…