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What Does Medicare Cover?

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.

What To Do When Your Medicare Drug Plan Doesn’t Cover Your Prescription

June 10, 2014

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 by your […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / appeal, coverage determination, doctor, drugs, formulary, medicare, medications, Part D, pdp, physician, Prescription Drug Plan, prescriptions, rx

Is a Medicare MSA Plan Right For You?

June 9, 2014

Medicare Advantage MSA Health Insurance

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 Advantage (Part C) plans […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / bank account, health insurance, health savings account, HSA, Medical Savings Account, medicare, medicare advantage, medicare part d, MSA, Original Medicare, Part C

Tips on Enrolling in Medicare for the First Time

June 6, 2014

Turning 65? You've got Medicare!

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 Enrollment […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / 65th birthday, health insurance, Initial Enrollment Period, medicare, medicare advantage, medicare coverage, medicare enrollment, Original Medicare, senior, social security, Special Enrollment Period, turning 65

Does Medicare Travel With You on Your Vacations?

June 4, 2014

Does Medicare cover you when you travel?

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 Territories If you have […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / abroad, baby boomers, benefits, health insurance, healthcare, medicare, seniors, travel, travel insurance, vacation

How Medicare Part A Covers Your Hospice Care

June 4, 2014

Hospice care involves providing physical and emotional care for a patient who is not expected to live. This care is usually provided at home, and is covered by your Medicare Part A health insurance, however, Medicare also covers approved hospice facilities. To qualify for hospice on Medicare your doctor must first certify that you are […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / care, coverage, deductible, doctor, healthcare, hospice, hospice care, hospital, illness, insurance, medicare, nursing home, Part A

Nutrition Therapy Through Medicare

June 2, 2014

Nutrition Therapy for Seniors on Medicare

Everyone benefits from good nutrition; it helps you to stay healthy and live longer. However, for people with certain diseases and conditions a close watch on nutritional intake is vital, and under certain circumstances Medicare will cover Medical Nutrition Therapy costs. What Qualifies You for Medical Nutrition Therapy You qualify for Medical Nutrition Therapy benefits […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / diabetes, dietician, kidney disease, lifestyle, Medical Nutrition Therapy, medicare, medicare part b, nutrition, seniors, therapist

What are Air-Fluidized Beds and Who Needs One?

May 2, 2014

Anyone that has spent more than a week or two sick or injured in bed knows just how uncomfortable being bedridden can be.  Fortunately, there are solutions for patients that need bed sore relief, including air-fluidized beds. Air fluidized beds are therapy beds that provide an ideal healing environment for patients with compromised skin.  They […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / bed sores, dme, durable medical equipment, medical insurance, medicare advantage, medicare benefits, medicare coverage, medicare part b, medigap, Original Medicare, therapy bed

Does Medicare Cover Acupuncture?

May 2, 2014

Years ago I worked in a very high stress job that caused me to have severe headaches. However, the job came with a very unusual perk; We had a full-time acupuncturist on staff. Once a week I had a thirty minute session with Victor for treatments, including massage therapy, acupuncture, acupressure and electro-acupuncture. He helped […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / acupressure, acupuncture, alternative medicine, medical insurance, medicare advantage, medicare benefits, medicare coverage, medigap, Original Medicare

Does Medicare Cover Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screenings?

May 2, 2014

An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta resulting in an abnormal widening (ballooning) that’s in excess of 50 percent of the normal diameter.  Most arterial aneurysms form in the abdominal aorta below the kidneys. This is called an infrarenal aneurysm. Aneurysms frequently continue to increase in size […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / aneurysm, health benefits, medical insurance, medicare advantage, medicare benefits, Original Medicare

What Does Medicare Part D Cover?

January 21, 2013

A Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) helps pay for your prescription drugs. This is not an automatic Medicare benefit. Part D plans are private insurance. You must enroll in a Medicare Part D plan if you want the coverage. In 2020, monthly rates are as low as $18. Medicare Part D does not […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / medicare part d

Are You Eligible for Medicare Yet Still Working? How Does This Affect Your Medicare Coverage?

August 8, 2012

Great news – whether or not you retire at age 65, you are still eligible for Medicare! If you, or your spouse, are still employed you may have health insurance through that employer.  The first step you should take, before you enroll in Medicare, is to talk with your human resources department.  You will need […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / baby boomers, eligible, employed, Health Care, health insurance, medicare, Part A, Part B, retirement, senior, working

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