Medicare

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...

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...

treatments you should question

COVID-19 / Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Coverage for COVID-19

It’s scary to think about getting sick with COVID-19. Seniors and caregivers are also worried about what insurance will cover...

What does Medicare cover? How to find out before the bills arrive

Medicare & Medicaid

What Does Medicare Cover? Find Out Before the Bills Arrive

Avoid surprise bills by knowing what Medicare covers Because Medicare is so complex, seniors can end up getting blindsided by...

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