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Do Low-Cost Medicare Supplement Plans Save Money?

January 31, 2021

Low-cost Medicare supplement plans

Medicare supplement insurance premiums continue to increase. The increases have a lot to do with changes brought about by the Affordable Care Act (aka, Obama) and how these changes affect reimbursements to health care providers. As a result, a lot of seniors are asking about low-cost Medicare supplement plans. But, do these plans actually help […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare supplement plans, medigap

Is CMS Biased in Favor of Medicare Advantage?

November 15, 2020

While studying Medicare & You 2021: The official U.S. government Medicare handbook to look for changes coming in the new year (which you can download here), the MedicareWire staff began noticing language and diagrams that it felt would bias readers. In fact, once you start looking for it, you can see that the handbook is […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage

2021 Medicare Open Enrollment: A Guide to Dates, Costs and Eligibility

November 12, 2020

Everything you need to know about Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) dates, costs, eligibility, and opportunities to change your Medicare insurance coverage this Fall. What’s in this 2021 Medicare AEP guide? When is Medicare Open Enrollment for 2021 Coverage? How to Enroll in a New Medicare Plan for 2021 Medicare Eligibility How to Enroll in […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / annual enrollment period

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy After An Accident or Surgery?

September 11, 2020

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy? If you’re covered by Medicare and have an illness or injury that requires physical therapy, you may wonder, “what does Medicare cover?” More specifically, you’ll likely want to know does Medicare cover physical therapy? In this article, we will look at Medicare coverage for physical therapy and guide you through the […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover

Does Medicare Cover Eye Exams for Seniors?

September 9, 2020

Does Medicare Cover Eye Exams? With Original Medicare, you have coverage for all of the routine checkups and preventative care you need. But what about your eyes? If you are wondering if your medicare benefits cover visits to the eye doctor, you might be surprised by the answer: Original Medicare doesn’t cover routine eye exams […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover

Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids for Seniors Who Need Hearing Assistance?

September 9, 2020

Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids? If you’re someone who’s hard of hearing and in need of financial assistance, you’ve probably asked yourself this. After all, hearing aids can be expensive. They require the devices themselves, costly batteries, proper fitment, and it helps to have them covered. Below, we’ll get into Medicare’s coverage of hearing aids, […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover

Does Medicare Cover Chiropractic Care for Seniors?

September 7, 2020

Does Medicare cover chiropractic costs? If you’ve recently injured your back or are struggling with chronic pain, you might find it helpful to go to a chiropractor and receive spinal adjustments. This procedure is useful, but sessions can add up if you’re paying out of pocket. When you’re on Medicare, individual chiropractic costs are covered, but only […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover

What is the Average Cost of Supplemental Insurance for Medicare?

September 5, 2020

How Much Does Supplemental Medicare Insurance Cost? One of the most frequent questions we get is, “What is the average cost of supplemental health insurance for seniors?” Medigap, also known as Medicare supplement insurance, is a group of standardized plans that help cover the gaps in Original Medicare health insurance. And, unfortunately, stating an average […]

Article by David Bynon / Medicare Insurance Plans, MedicareWire Blog / medicare supplement plans, medigap

How to Move a Parent with Dementia to Assisted Living

September 4, 2020

People with dementia often have a hard time comprehending the world around them. They forget easily, so when they are told they will be moving, they don’t remember. As the process begins, they wonder what is going on and become frightened. If you’ve been trying to figure out How to Move a Parent with Dementia […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / assisted living, dementia, does medicare cover

Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care at Home?

September 3, 2020

What Is Hospice Care at Home Many people wish to spend their final days at home, not in a hospital or assisted living facility. To do that, they need an increasing amount of medical care as they approach their time to pass. While some care may be provided by home health care aides, there’s some […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover, hospice care

How to Protect Your Assets from Nursing Homes

September 2, 2020

Nursing homes are expensive with an average cost in the United States of $7,698 per month (2020 average). Most people cannot afford this expense, but they are in desperate need of the services provided by nursing homes (long-term care facilities). When finances are not put into place for nursing home care, assets can be at […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover, nursing home, skilled nursing

How to Qualify for Home Health Care & Get Financial Assistance

September 1, 2020

As people age, their risk of becoming injured or ill increases, and hospital stays may not always be the best solution for recovery. Being able to be at home for healing is much more comfortable, which can speed up the time it takes to recover. The only issue is that having home health care can […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover, home health care, in home care

Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living Costs? What About Independent Living?

August 31, 2020

Assisted living and independent living are very different. Assisted living is when someone receives assistance with their daily living tasks, including bathing, grooming, cooking, cleaning, and taking medication. Independent living is when someone lives at home with minimal or no assistance. Medicare, which is health insurance that people ages 65 and older are eligible to […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / assisted living, does medicare cover, medicaid, veterans

A Guide to Medicare Home Health Care

August 28, 2020

Most people do not want to stay in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or rehabilitation facility for weeks or even months recovering from an illness or injury. They would rather be in the comfort of their homes. The problem is that those individuals still need to be monitored to ensure they are […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / assisted living, does medicare cover, home health care, in home care, skilled nursing

2020 Medicare Coverage & Benefits

July 7, 2020

What You Must Know to Avoid Financial Ruin & Get What You Deserve Sixty million people (51 million seniors and 9 million adults with disabilities) use Medicare for their health insurance coverage. To understand what Medicare covers and how it provides coverage benefits, you need to know the ABCs and D of Medicare: Medicare Part A covers your […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / medicare advantage, medicare benefits, medicare coverage, medicare part a, medicare part b, medicare part d, medicare supplement, va benefits

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