Summer Safety Tips for Seniors

Summer Safety for Seniors

Staying cool and safe is exceptionally important for older adults. Follow these simple summer safety tips for seniors to help stay healthy during hot weather.

Medicare Coverage for Travel

Medicare Coverage While Traveling

Depending on how you receive your Medicare benefits, whether it is through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan, you might be on the hook for higher costs for medical services while you travel.

Medicare and Alzheimer’s Care

Medicare and Alzheimer's Care

Medicare covers many of the services needed for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Learn more about what Medicare does, and does not, help cover when it comes to Alzheimer’s care.

Does Medicare Cover Eyeglasses?

Does Medicare Cover Eyeglasses

Original Medicare does not include routine vision care, which means it generally will not pay for eyeglasses, contact lenses, or eye exams. Read to find out more about Medicare coverage for vision care.

What Happens to My Medicare When I Move?

senior couple packing up to move

Are you currently enrolled in Medicare and considering moving to a new city or state? Before you do, find out what moving means for your Medicare plan and options that you will have when you move to a new state. Notify Your Provider It is important to notify your Medicare provider to avoid any lapse…

VA Health Care and Medicare

VA benefits and Medicare

Are you a Veteran about to turn, or just turning, 65? Wondering how VA coverage and Medicare will work together, or if you even need Medicare coverage if you have Veterans Affairs health benefits? We put together the following expert answers and valuable information to help you transition to Medicare as a veteran.   VA…

Medicare vs. Medicaid

senior couple with insurance agent

While their names may sound alike, Medicare and Medicaid are two different programs. Both are government programs that can help you pay for healthcare and medical expenses, but that’s about all they have in common. Medicare is a federal insurance program for people who are 65 years or older, and for some people with disabilities….