Medicare

medicare coverage for hospital stays

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Hospital Coverage: Inpatient vs Observation Status

Hospital status determines out-of-pocket medical costs When they’re in the hospital, it’s essential to know your older adult’s hospital status. ...

Save money on Medicare by avoiding three costly, but common, mistakes

Medicare & Medicaid

3 Mistakes That Cost Medicare Beneficiaries a Fortune

Keeping Medicare costs low can be a confusing challenge. But avoiding three common mistakes helps prevent increased premiums and higher...

How Medicare plans work and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Medicare & Medicaid

Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage

Choosing the right Medicare plan can be confusing. Best Company explains how Medicare plans work and the differences between Original...

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know

Understand Medicare vs. Medicaid to get maximum benefits Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing, partly because the names sound so...

get help paying for prescription drugs

Medicare & Medicaid / Paying for Care

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Prescription Drugs

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow...

get help with medicare questions

Medicare & Medicaid

Get Help with Medicare Questions from State Programs

During the coronavirus pandemic, SHIP offices are open and continue to provide assistance with Medicare in safe, creative, and socially...

Find out about key 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment deadlines, 4 coverage areas that are essential to review, and 5 changes expected in 2021

Medicare & Medicaid

What to Know About 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment

It’s almost time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans for next year. To help you make informed decisions about your...

Medicare Open Enrollment minimize costs maximize coverage

Medicare & Medicaid

2021 Medicare Open Enrollment: Reduce Costs, Improve Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 For 2021 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from...

Avoid costly health insurance mistakes for older adults by knowing the truth behind 5 common Medicare myths

Medicare & Medicaid

Get the Truth Behind 5 Common Medicare Myths

Medicare myths cause costly mistakes for seniors Medicare is used by nearly 60 million Americans, but there’s still a lot...

Find out about the 3 biggest changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021

Medicare & Medicaid

2021 Medicare Advantage Plans: The 3 Biggest Changes

The time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans is right around the corner. To help you plan ahead and make...

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