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.
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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
I have been my brother's caregiver for 5+ years. He is not eligible for Medicaid. Can I get paid for being his caregiver?
13 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Dec 1, 2024Alz/dem getting kicked out of nursing home. What can we do?
6 Answersfunkygrandma59 Answered Nov 27, 2024I’m 85 and live alone. If I go to live with my daughter in another state will my Medicare and supplemental insurance (Cigna) still be ok?
2 AnswersGeaton777 Answered Nov 25, 2024My mom needs home care after a rehab stay, how much will Medicare pay for and is there a way to get them to pay for more?
3 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Nov 24, 2024
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4 Commentsigloo572 Commented Oct 2, 2024Would 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?
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