Does Medicare Cover In Home Caregivers? If you're homebound, Medicare covers approved in-home medical services. But, it doesn't cover daily living activities such as cooking and bathing. Medicare will not cover in-home care unless it is part of a doctor-ordered treatment program. Thankfully … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover In-Home Care?
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Does Medicare Cover Knee Scooters?
Will Medicare Pay for a Knee Scooter Medicare does not cover knee scooters. However, it does cover crutches and wheelchairs, which provide mobility for the same injuries as a knee scooter. In this article, we'll explain why Medicare doesn't cover knee scooters but does cover wheelchairs and … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Knee Scooters?
Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living?
Original Medicare does not cover expenses related to assisted living. This includes memory care services, which is common in the case of Alzheimer’s disease. So, how do people pay for assisted living costs? In most cases, they do it with the assistance of Medicaid and other financial aid … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living?
Does Medicare Cover Funeral Expenses?
Funeral or bereavement expenses are not considered medical expenses. As a result, Medicare does not cover the cost of a funeral for Medicare beneficiaries. And, if the beneficiary was enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Medical Savings Account (MSA) plan, the savings account cannot be used to pay … [Read more...] about Does Medicare Cover Funeral Expenses?
Medicare Mistake #7: Choosing the Wrong Medigap Plan
In Medicare Mistake #4 we talked about why Medicare Advantage isn't the best option for people with chronic health issues, and how Medicare supplement insurance offers solid protection from deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. In this article, we'll address the importance of getting the right … [Read more...] about Medicare Mistake #7: Choosing the Wrong Medigap Plan
Medicare Mistake #6: Not Leveraging Assistance Programs
Medicare offers all of its beneficiaries the ability to gain access to quality health care regardless of their race, color, creed, economic status, or health condition. As we discussed in the first article in our Medicare Mistakes Series, Medicare is not free, and the premiums, deductibles, and … [Read more...] about Medicare Mistake #6: Not Leveraging Assistance Programs