It’s “Save Your Vision” Month – Here’s What Eye Care Medicare Covers
March is “Save Your Vision” Month, highlighting the need for eye health and regular vision exams, but access to that care for Medicare beneficiaries isn’t that simple. Although vision care becomes increasingly important…
Read More5 Things You’ll Wish You Knew About Medicare at 64
Although Medicare isn’t the most glamorous topic, it’s essential to educate yourself on this federal health care coverage before diving headfirst into enrollment. When turning 65 – and even before – you’ll benefit from gaining maximum…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Month: Medicare Coverage for Heart Health
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Cardiovascular health is a key component to maintaining good overall health, especially as we age…
Read MoreEliminating the 5 Biggest Cash Flow Drains in Retirement (Including Medicare and Taxes Mistakes!)
Do you get nervous about having enough cash in retirement? Whether you are in retirement now, or preparing for retirement in the near future, it is never too late or too early to shape up your cash flow…
Read MoreTransitioning to the Medicare System – It’s All About Process, Not Product
In the US, we have a system where every person that becomes 65 years old must make some decision related to Medicare, the health insurance system for people over 65. It’s a system where every person has to do something or NOT do something…
Read MoreHow Medicare Benefits Are Changing in 2022
Each year, Medicare benefits, i.e., terms of coverage, change, and for the most part, the costs increase. But Medicare isn’t the only option that sees changes. Medicare Advantage plans and Part D drug plans have coverage changes too…
Read MoreHome Doctor Visits: What Does Medicare Cover?
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, patients have been hesitant to schedule in-person doctor visits – hence the increase in telehealth and telemedicine services. Yet, there are many conditions, services, and treatments for which virtual…
Read MoreHow to Effectively Shop for Medicare
Many of us don’t realize how many options we have when it comes to healthcare. As you near retirement, you probably assume that you’ll get Original Medicare and nothing else. While you can do this, there are many other options out there…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Kidney Disease, Dialysis, and Medicare Coverage
Kidney disease is a serious condition that worsens over time and can lead to death, without proper treatment. The kidneys filter waste out of the body, but when they start to lose function, this can lead to a host of serious symptoms that interfere with everyday life…
Read MoreTop 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare
Medicare can be a bit complicated. There are several different Medicare coverage options, each of which comes with its own pros and cons. Once you do pick your plan, it can be a challenge to fully understand what’s covered by it and what’s not…
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