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The federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain young people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.
Medicare Articles
Does Medicare Pay for Home Health Care and In-Home Care?
Medicare covers short-term, medically necessary home health services like wound care, injections, physical therapy, and health monitoring.
6 CommentsSenior Travel: Should You Get a Medigap Policy?
Many seniors plan to travel after retiring, but depending on the destination and the nature of one’s Medicare coverage, you may be left paying for prescriptions, routine treatments or a medical emergency entirely out of pocket.
6 CommentsHelping A Loved One Enroll in Medicare: Where to Start?
Understand the enrollment options and the basics of the Medicare system to save you and your family a great deal of money on healthcare costs.
0 CommentsMedigap Plans: When Do They Make Sense?
A medigap plan can save you money if you'll be undergoing surgery, are at risk for health issues or plan to travel outside of the United States.
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Medicare Questions
The nursing home sent my Alzheimer’s dad for a Medicare checkup without any care notes. What should I do?
4 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered Sep 23, 2023What can I do when the rehab center wants to discharge my mom when she still has a UTI?
11 AnswersCharlesmorris2 Answered Sep 21, 2023Will Medicaid cover in home care in MD?
1 AnswerGeaton777 Answered Sep 21, 2023Sister and husband in NY aren't legally married. He needs significant assistance that takes up all her time. Agency doesn't pay spouses.
4 AnswersFawnby Replied Sep 18, 2023
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Medicare Discussions
Penalty for part D lapse, anyone familiar with this?
4 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jan 6, 2023Home care and LTC advice
2 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Nov 22, 2022Can HMO force my mom out of memory care?
3 CommentsBarbBrooklyn Commented Nov 11, 2022From the Medicare & You 2023. Learn how Accountable Care Organizations are driving better health care
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