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Does Medicare Cover Blood Tests?

March 15, 2021

Does Medicare Cover Blood Tests?

Medicare covers many common laboratory tests and diagnostics needed to keep you healthy or diagnose a symptom. This includes many blood tests for things like hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), triglycerides, cholesterol, lipids, and most preventive care lab tests. In this MedicareWire.com article, we’ll explain what lab tests Medicare covers. Blood tests are covered under […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover, medicaid, medicare advantage plans, medicare part a, medicare part b, medicare part d, Original Medicare

Does Medicare Cover Vision?

March 11, 2021

does Medicare cover vision?

As people grow older, it’s common for them to suffer from vision-related problems. So, as you’re researching Medicare and all that it offers, you may question if Medicare covers vision services. In this Medicare Wire article, we’ll explain which vision care service Medicare covers, and those that are not covered. Original Medicare Part A and Part B Vision Coverage Original […]

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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

February 17, 2021

Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery

The National Eye Institute reports the risk of suffering from cataracts increases significantly after the age of 40. For this reason, the number of cataract cases in the United States has increased 20% from 2000 to 2010. What’s astounding is that by 2050, it is estimated that there will be double the cases – about […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover, eye care, eye exams

Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine?

October 15, 2020

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 out of 3 people in the United States will contract shingles in their lives. While many only get it once, some people contract it multiple times. The rates of incidence have been increasing over the years and no one knows exactly why. Shingles can impact anyone, young or old. […]

Article by David Bynon / What Does Medicare Cover? / does medicare cover, medicare advantage, medicare part d, shingles, vaccine

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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

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