Medicare

The ABCs of Medicare: Who's Covered? What's Covered? What's Not?

Posted by Valerie Henderson on Wed Dec 02 2020

When you’re caregiving, you have enough to do without trying to navigate the complexities of insurance, so we put together a simple overview of what’s covered, what’s not, and who can take advantage of Medicare’s most common offerings. Read More

5 Tips for Preventing Medicare Scams

Posted by Chad Birt on Mon Oct 17 2022

The Medicare Open Enrollment (MOE) period runs from October 15th to December 7th each year. If you or someone you care for is preparing to join a Medicare plan for the first time, it’s crucial you know how to spot and protect yourself from scams. These tips can help: Read More

Does Medicare Cover In-Home Care?

Posted by Nate Birt on Tue May 16 2023

As a caregiver, you might be exploring how to pay for your loved one’s in-home care. You might have asked, “Does Medicare cover in-home care?” There are many cases in which Medicare provides partial coverage of care provided at home for a short period. This article breaks down the circumstances in which Medicare will cover those expenses. We’ll also explain what to look for so that you don’t get hit with unexpected costs in cases where Medicare won’t cover certain things. Read More

Is Hospice Covered By Medicare?

Posted by Lauren Caggiano on Tue May 16 2023

There has been a lot of talk recently about dying with dignity — and with good reason. Everyone deserves comfort and ease as they transition out of this life. That’s precisely the purpose of hospice care, which refers to services provided to someone with six months or less to live. Hospice means there’s no cure, and the person is unlikely to recover. Read More