Do you find yourself wondering, “what does Medicare cover?“. Here at MedicareWire, we love helping people learn more about their Medicare benefits. That said, nothing seems to create more confusion than what Medicare covers and what it doesn’t. So, in this section of our blog, you will find a wide range of topics related to Medicare coverage, benefits, eligibility, and more. In our other blog area, we talk about Medicare health insurance.
Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living Costs? What About Independent Living?
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 … [Read more...]
A Guide to Medicare Home Health Care
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 … [Read more...]
ZZZ-EXPIRED – 2020 Medicare Coverage & Benefits
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 … [Read more...]
What is Long-Term Care Insurance and Why Do I Need It?
You might be healthy now, but chances are you're going to need some help taking care of yourself as you get older. In fact, if you're turning 65-years-old this year you can expect to live another two decades and there's a 52% chance you'll need some type of long-term care services and support at … [Read more...]
9 Services Medicare Does Not Cover that Most Seniors Need
As we age most of us need eye care, dental work, foot care, hearing aids, and additional medical care, but Medicare generally won’t pay for any of these health services. And if you need extensive long-term care, Medicare only covers you for a limited amount of time and under very specific … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Cover Dental for Seniors
In this MedicareWire blog post we tackle one of the most common questions we get, "does Medicare pay for my dental care?"
Dental Care for Seniors without Insurance
Yes, some Medicare Advantage plans do offer dental coverage.
Yes, Medicare does cover oral surgery and treatment associated with … [Read more...]
Medicare For Those With Disabilities
Medicare is not only for those 65 and older. If you are disabled due to injury or disease you may qualify as well. It's to your benefit to begin looking into Medicare disability benefits as soon as possible.
Facts About Medicare for Those with Disabilities
Your first step is to apply for Social … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Pay for Dentures?
Does Medicare cover dentures or dental implants?
Original Medicare does not cover dentures (false teeth).
Original Medicare does not cover dental implants unless they are deemed medically necessary due to another serious health issue (e.g., cancer).
In general, Medicare does not cover … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Cover All Medical Expenses After Age 65?
Do you have to pay for Medicare, or is it free?
Most people don't pay for Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), however you do pay co-insurance and an annual deductible.
There is a premium for Medicare Part B. It also has a deductible and co-insurance.
After you pay your deductibles, … [Read more...]
What Gaps in Medicare Mean To You
In dictionaries the word gap means a break, a separation, an incompleteness or deficiency. In Medicare it means the same thing, but it refers specifically to something that is missing from your health insurance coverage.
Many seniors make a critical mistake when they buy into government … [Read more...]
What Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs Mean to You
Out-of-pocket costs are those fees that you have to pay at the doctors office, hospital or pharmacy because they are not covered by your Medicare health insurance. Almost all healthcare plans have these expenses, but they vary according to what type of Medicare plan you choose.
Your out-of-pocket … [Read more...]
What To Do When Your Medicare Drug Plan Doesn’t Cover Your Prescription
Presumably, if you have a Medicare Part D Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) that includes Part D drug coverage, you looked at its formulary before you made the decision to enroll in the plan. Perhaps since then, however, you have developed a need for another medication which is not covered … [Read more...]
Is a Medicare MSA Plan Right For You?
MSA stands for Medical Savings Account. It's a type of health insurance plan that helps you set aside monies in a tax-free savings account to be used on your health care costs. If you're familiar with Health Savings Accounts outside of Medicare, it's a similar type of health plan.
Some Medicare … [Read more...]
Tips on Enrolling in Medicare for the First Time
About ten thousand people a day turn 65 in the United States, making them eligible for Medicare health insurance. If you are about to turn 65 you might want to know what being Medicare eligible means to you and how you can best prepare.
The most important thing to be aware of is your Initial … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Travel With You on Your Vacations?
Are you planning a vacation or two this summer? Make sure you know what your health insurance covers before you leave town. Medicare's coverage of your medical care depends on where you travel and how you receive your Medicare benefits.
How Medicare Works When You Travel Inside the US and its … [Read more...]