Choosing the right Medicare plan can be confusing. Best Company explains how Medicare plans work and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Medicare can be challenging to navigate, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how it works. One of the initial decisions to make is choosing between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan. Many search for Medicare supplement plans…
Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., preventive cardiovascular care is essential for older adults. Medigap.com explains what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for heart disease and cardiovascular health. 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States are related to heart disease – the top cause of death in America for both men and women.…
It’s almost time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans for next year. To help you make informed decisions about your older adult’s healthcare coverage, MedicareFAQ reminds us about important deadlines for 2021 coverage, explains 4 essential coverage areas to review, and shares 5 Medicare changes expected in 2021. Medicare is constantly making changes to its policies, plans, and benefits. With Medicare’s…
The time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans is right around the corner. To help you plan ahead and make informed decisions to maximize your older adult’s health benefits, MedicareFAQ shares information about the 3 biggest changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021. Now that we’re getting closer to Medicare enrollment periods, information on the upcoming 2021 changes has recently…
It’s scary to think about getting sick with COVID-19. Seniors and caregivers are also worried about what insurance will cover related to coronavirus and how to safely access routine medical care and prescription drugs. MedicareFAQ explains the changes that Medicare has made to help beneficiaries get the health care they need during this national health emergency. The spread of COVID-19 throughout…
Keeping eyes healthy and catching vision problems early helps seniors stay as independent as possible. HealthMarkets explains what types of eye care are covered by Medicare and additional options for vision care. According to the World Health Organization, 80% of blindness is preventable. But for seniors with Medicare, it may be confusing to figure out if vision care is covered by their…
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…
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