medicare

medications are not covered by medicare

Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Medications Not Covered by Medicare

Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...

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...

medicare donut hole

Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole

Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D...

medicare coverage for hospital stays

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Coverage for Hospital Stays: Inpatient vs Outpatient Status

Hospital status determines out-of-pocket costs for hospital stays It’s critical to know your older adult’s hospital status when they’re in...

help with medicare decisions

Medicare & Medicaid

Get Help with Medicare Decisions from State Health Insurance Counseling Programs

Get help navigating Medicare from free state counseling programs Medicare Open Enrollment means it’s time to figure out which health...

medicare open enrollment

Medicare & Medicaid

2018 Medicare Open Enrollment: Minimize Costs, Maximize Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment: Oct 15 to Dec 7 Medicare Open Enrollment is here! Reviewing your older adult’s healthcare plans now...

new Medicare card

Medicare & Medicaid

Everything You Need to Know About the New Medicare Card: Key Facts and Scams to Avoid

Know about Medicare card changes to protect seniors from scams Medicare is finally taking a big step to protect all...

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 Some older adults aren’t able to follow their doctor’s instructions and take...

what does medicare cover

Medicare & Medicaid

What Does Medicare Cover? Find Out Before the Bills Arrive

It’s important to know what Medicare does and doesn’t cover It can be difficult to know what Medicare will and...

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What You Need to Know

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

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