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…
