Medicare
The federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain young people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.
Medicare Articles
Does Medicare Pay for Home Health Care and In-Home Care?
Medicare covers short-term, medically necessary home health services like wound care, injections, physical therapy, and health monitoring.
6 CommentsSenior Travel: Should You Get a Medigap Policy?
Many seniors plan to travel after retiring, but depending on the destination and the nature of one’s Medicare coverage, you may be left paying for prescriptions, routine treatments or a medical emergency entirely out of pocket.
6 CommentsHelping A Loved One Enroll in Medicare: Where to Start?
Understand the enrollment options and the basics of the Medicare system to save you and your family a great deal of money on healthcare costs.
0 CommentsMedigap Plans: When Do They Make Sense?
A medigap plan can save you money if you'll be undergoing surgery, are at risk for health issues or plan to travel outside of the United States.
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Medicare Questions
Anyone sign up for the Medicare Alzheimer's assistance service?
2 Answersravensdottir Answered Dec 26, 2025Has anyone received a letter from CMS regarding a new Medicare program called GUIDE? It is a free dementia care support program.
4 AnswersJLyn69 Answered Dec 25, 2025My neighbor is in a SNF following hip surgery. They want her to take an ambulance to a dermatology appointment and insist someone ride with her. Will Medicare cover cost of ambulance?
17 AnswersJoAnn29 Replied Dec 24, 2025MiL needs skilled nursing. The facility is recommending that she switch to traditional Medicare and buy a medigap supplement policy.
5 AnswersMACinCT Answered Dec 18, 2025
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Medicare Discussions
Do you use your Medicare first and then long term care insurance?
4 CommentsSpivak1954 Commented Dec 18, 2025Medicare now paying for in home care
7 Comments97yroldmom Commented Aug 17, 2025Medicare Appeal Denied? Don’t Stop Yet.
2 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jul 14, 2025How to find Medicaid Ombudsman services in your state?
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