Category: Medicare

What to Remember as Medicare Open Enrollment Approaches Are you or someone you love enrolled in Medicare? Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period is approaching. Here, we will discuss four things to keep in mind as you enroll yourself or assist your loved one. Eligibility: Seniors who are 65, and some individuals younger than 65 with …

Medicare Part C Coverage and Enrollment: What You Need to Know   Last time, we discussed Medicare coverage and enrollment in general. Now let’s look at Medicare Part C in greater detail. What Does Medicare Part C Offer? As you’ll recall, Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is administered by private insurance companies …

Medicaid, Nursing Home Costs, and the Rumor Mill One-half of all Americans who reside in nursing homes receive assistance from Medicaid to pay for their care. This is not surprising, given the extraordinarily high cost of long-term care. The real surprise is that half of all Americans don’t seek Medicaid assistance to cover nursing home …

Download this Free App to Quickly Determine What Services are Covered by Medicare Does Medicare cover a test or procedure recommended by your doctor? You’ll know at a glance if you use Medicare’s new “What’s Covered” app. The free app allows you to browse a list of alphabetized services or search for a specific topic …

Planning for Long-Term Care: The Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid Many people are confused about the difference between Medicare and Medicaid as it pertains to the challenge of paying for expensive long-term care. This is not surprising. The two programs sound similar and both provide for medical care. Let’s start with a brief definition of …

As an Elder Law Attorney, clients often come to me when nearing 65, overwhelmed by the many alternatives available to them in choosing their healthcare. They ask: Do I need both Medicare A and B? Do I need a Prescription Drug Plan? What about a Supplement Plan? or Medicare Advantage Plan? In this Blog we answer these important questions asked by seniors as they …