Medicare
The federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain young people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.
Medicare Articles
Does Medicare Pay for Home Health Care and In-Home Care?
Medicare covers short-term, medically necessary home health services like wound care, injections, physical therapy, and health monitoring.
6 CommentsSenior Travel: Should You Get a Medigap Policy?
Many seniors plan to travel after retiring, but depending on the destination and the nature of one’s Medicare coverage, you may be left paying for prescriptions, routine treatments or a medical emergency entirely out of pocket.
6 CommentsHelping A Loved One Enroll in Medicare: Where to Start?
Understand the enrollment options and the basics of the Medicare system to save you and your family a great deal of money on healthcare costs.
0 CommentsMedigap Plans: When Do They Make Sense?
A medigap plan can save you money if you'll be undergoing surgery, are at risk for health issues or plan to travel outside of the United States.
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Medicare Questions
How much does a live in caregiver cost? Does Medicare and Medicaid get involved?
14 AnswersBurntCaregiver Replied Jul 25, 2024My friend needs a caregiver, he has Medicare. Can I get paid to be the caregiver?
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Jul 25, 2024In Illinois there is a program in effect called PACE. Is there anyone familiar with this program and is it good? Looking into it for my brother with MS who is getting difficult to care for.
1 AnswerGeaton777 Answered Jul 23, 2024What does Medicare do for a 87 yr. old woman with dementia, no family, not much savings, and a paid off home worth about $100K?
4 Answersliz1906 Replied Jul 22, 2024
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Medicare Discussions
Would Medicare pay for a specialized walker and then electric wheelchair?
13 CommentsGrandma1954 Commented May 9, 2024My mom is 97 and lives alone. Is she entitled, by Medicare, a home visiting aide for a few hours a day free of charge?
3 CommentsGeaton777 Commented Jan 11, 2024Penalty for part D lapse, anyone familiar with this?
4 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jan 2023Home care and LTC advice
2 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Nov 2022
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