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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.

Does Medicare Cover Vision?

by David Bynon, March 11, 2021

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 MedicareWireMedicareWire is a Medicare insurance consulting agency. We founded MedicareWire after seeing and hearing how confusing and frustrating it is to find, understand, and choose a plan. Our services are free to the consumer. article, we'll explain which vision care service Medicare covers, and those that are … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Vision?

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy After An Accident or Surgery?

by David Bynon, 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 … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy After An Accident or Surgery?

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

by David Bynon, 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 … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids for Seniors Who Need Hearing Assistance?

How to Move a Parent with Dementia to Assisted Living

by David Bynon, 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 … [Read more...] about How to Move a Parent with Dementia to Assisted Living

Does Medicare Cover Hospice Care at Home?

by David Bynon, September 3, 2020

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How to Protect Your Assets from Nursing Homes

by David Bynon, 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 carea variety of services that help people with their medical and non-medical needs over a period of time. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, or in various types of facilities, including... 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

by David Bynon, 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 careHealth care services and supplies a doctor decides you may receive in your home under a plan of care established by your doctor. Medicare only covers home health care on a limited basis as ordered... can be … [Read more...] about How to Qualify for Home Health Care & Get Financial Assistance

A Guide to Medicare Home Health Care

by David Bynon, August 28, 2020

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