Category: Medicare
Steps to Take After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
November 21, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. If you have...
Get the Facts About Hospice Care and Medicare
November 6, 2021
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care. It includes services intended to provide comfort for terminally ill individuals....
Tips for Avoiding Medicare Fraud and Abuse
October 21, 2021
Medicare fraud is committed when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to get payment or a higher payment than the healthcare provider is entitled to receive. Medicare...
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Stroke Survivors
October 6, 2021
World Stroke Day is Friday, October 29, 2021. This is the day to focus on stroke prevention, and on healthcare options for individuals who have...
Do I Have to Retire to Be Eligible for Medicare?
September 21, 2021
The average retirement age is increasing because many households would not be able to maintain their standard of living in retirement. Meanwhile, healthcare costs continue...
Assisted Living Week 2021: Caring for Seniors and Americans with Disabilities
September 6, 2021
Next week is National Assisted Living Week. It runs from September 12 through September 18, 2021. The theme this year is “Compassion, Community, Caring.” This...
When to Consider Supplemental Health Insurance
August 25, 2021
Supplemental health insurance can cover out-of-pocket expenses that your regular health insurance plan does not cover. Many older adults purchase this type of plan when...
Diagnosed With Cancer? Know Your Medicare Options
August 6, 2021
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you probably know that treatment costs are high. This is why it is important to carefully consider your...
Medicare & COVID-19 Vaccines – What You Need to Know
July 21, 2021
Medicare covers the cost of being vaccinated against COVID-19 for all FDA-authorized vaccines. You will not owe a copay or deductible, and you cannot be...
Does Medicare Pay for Nursing Homes?
July 6, 2021
There may come a time in the life of an elderly person when a nursing home is the best option. Many older persons are living...
