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Medicare Coverage: What Does Medicare Cover?

Medicare health insurance covers most major health care services, but not all. And, depending on which parts of Medicare you're enrolled in, your coverage may be different.

For example, many Medicare Advantage plans (Part C of Medicare) include a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D of Medicare). To get this coverage with Original Medicare, you'll have to enroll in a stand-alone Part D plan.

In this section of our blog, we do our best to answer the most common questions people have about their Medicare coverage.

What Does Medicare Advantage Cover? 7 Facts You Should Know.

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By law, Medicare Advantage plans must provide the same basic healthcare services for inpatient care and outpatient care as Original Medicare. The similarities end there, so it's important to learn what private health plans cover and how to compare plans to find the best for your needs.

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Does Medicare Cover Vision?

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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 MedicareWire article, we'll explain which vision care service Medicare covers, and those that are … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Vision?

How to Protect Your Assets from Nursing Homes

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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 … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Assets from Nursing Homes

How to Qualify for Home Health Care & Get Financial Assistance

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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 be … [Read more...] about How to Qualify for Home Health Care & Get Financial Assistance