Hospice Care: What Medicare Covers

Hospice Care: What Medicare Covers

If you or someone you know is preparing for hospice care, it’s essential to understand what Medicare covers. It’s available for eligible beneficiaries with terminal illnesses with a life expectancy of six months or less.  Hospice is a specialized type of healthcare that focuses on improving the quality of life…
medicare coverage for heart health

Medicare Coverage for Heart Health: American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, so knowing what kind of heart health coverage Medicare offers is essential to keep you and your heart healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America for both men and women, so heart health should be taken very seriously. There are multiple…
Medicare options for people under 65

Medicare Options for Disabled People Under Age 65

You may not think Medicare can help you if you’re under the age of 65, but if you have a disability, there is an exception. Just like anyone over the age of 65, you do have options to choose from. Living with a disability can be stressful enough, and adding…
Medicare advantage plans for veterans

Medicare Advantage Plans for Veterans

So, you’re a Veteran, and the time has come to choose what Medicare Advantage plan is the best for you. It’s important to note that you want the best plan to complement the Veterans Affairs or VA Benefits you may already have.  Receiving benefits from both the VA and Medicare…
Medicare Open Enrollment

The Basics of Medicare Open Enrollment Period

Medicare isn’t always a one-plan fits all type of insurance coverage. Instead, there can be many plans best suited for you at different times in your life. Fortunately, Medicare is flexible, and you can add, drop, or switch coverages during the open enrollment period. The open enrollment period is from…
Common Medicare Advantage Plans

The Most Common Types of Medicare Advantage Plans

Understanding the most common types of Medicare Advantage Plans is essential when choosing what plan you want for yourself. So let’s take a closer look at Medicare Advantage Plans. Medicare Advantage Plans are just another way to get coverage like Medicare Plans A and B do. This type of plan…
Four Parts of Medicare

The 4 Parts of Medicare Explained

We know the basic understanding of Medicare and that people over 65 are enrolled in this coverage. In this blog post, the four parts of Medicare are explained. Medicare A and B are the most common types of coverage for anyone over 65. Medicare C and D are the other…
Facts about Medicare

5 Facts About Medicare That You Need to Know

If you’re 65 and older, chances are you know about Medicare or are at least learning about it. However, there is a lot to know, so I’m giving you five facts about Medicare that you may not realize.  Once you turn 65 and start collecting social security benefits, you must…