COVID-19 and Medicare: What Medicare Will Cover for Coronavirus Care
So many questions surround COVID-19 or the coronavirus. There are many uncertainties surrounding this illness especially when it comes to health care coverage. Medicare recipients, in particular, may find themselves wondering what Medicare covers when it comes to health care related to COVID-19. This guide explains what original Medicare will cover when it comes to…
How Medicare and Tricare Coverage Can Care For You
Medicare is really good about covering your medical expenses. Except for the times where it’s not. Figuring out your coverage in the first place can be really difficult, and most times relies on you reaching out to an agent to help you figure it out. Veterans especially can have a difficult time covering their medical…
What Do You Need to Know about Diabetes Medicare Costs?
Dealing with a chronic illness can be stressful and scary, especially if you don’t know how you’re going to pay for your treatment options. With the rising price of insulin, taking care of your diabetes Medicare costs seems more and more difficult. We can help show you how the right Medicare plan can relieve these…
Coronavirus: Symptoms, Precautions, and Prevention
If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because of your age or because you have a serious long-term health problem, it is extra important for you to take action to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease. First, Recognize the Symptoms Before we go any further, make sure you…
All You Need to Know About the Income Limit for Extra Help for Medicare
At some point or other, everyone is going to need Medicare. By the time you hit 65, it’s expected of you that you have looked through the various plans offered and begin the sign up process to get you covered federally. These plans try to optimize affordability and accessibility to get you the best coverage…
Is Your Mental Health in Good Hands with Medicare?
Medicare and Mental Health We’re finally starting to get into times where talking about mental health isn’t taboo anymore. People are more open than ever before about their mental health because admitting that you’re not doing well is ok! Taking steps to see someone for counseling is far more commonplace than it might have been…
Do I Need to Sign Up for Medicare at 65 If I’m Still Working?
The age of retirement seems to be delayed longer and longer for most Americans, leaving many confused about when to enroll in Medicare. While the standard is to enroll within three months from your 65th birthday, many people assume they do not have to if they will still be receiving health insurance from their employer….
Changes to Medicare Advantage Plans are Still Possible
The Annual Enrollment Period is over…But the Open Enrollment Period is now! Wait, what? Confusing, I know. But these enrollment periods provide you with unique options. The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) just ended on December 7th. AEP is the time Medicare beneficiaries have the option to consult with an independent representative and decide if their…
3 Ways to Avoid Scams for Medicare During Open Enrollment
As you are well aware, during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), you tend to get bombarded with Medicare ads, news, flyers, calls, and more. It’s not always easy to know what is a scam, who you can trust, or even what is legal when it comes to selling Medicare policies. As you’re trying to determine…
Medicare.gov Physician Compare Tool: What is it?
Finding physicians and clinicians to give you the proper care can be really difficult. Are they covered by your Medicare plan? Are they close enough to your house that you don’t have to worry about a long commute? Are they specialized in a particular area of care you need? Lucky for you, you can use…