Dementia is a harsh reality many seniors ages 65 and over face. Despite a name that sounds like an official clinical diagnosis, it actually isn’t. Dementia is an umbrella term for general cognitive decline that interferes with the ability to perform everyday activities. Deficits in decision making, cognition, and memory can impede your ability to …
If you’re new to Medicare, it’s important that you make sure you fully understand the different coverage options available, especially if you’re considering prescription drug coverage. If you’re not sure which choices are best for you because you don’t have enough information, then you may end up regretting your policy decision. Fortunately, Medicare With Jake …
Did you know that Medicare coverage is broken up into multiple parts? This makes coverage easier to understand and can benefit you while you’re going through the policy selection process. Because there’s such a wide variety of Medicare plans, picking the right one can be challenging. One of the best ways to pick the right …
Dental coverage can be costly. Whether or not you plan to use dental services in the near future, it’s important that you have coverage as emergencies can happen. Having dental coverage for those moments is the best way to ensure that you don’t have to pay the entirety of the costs out-of-pocket. Let’s talk about …
If you’re enrolled in Original Medicare and want to get prescription drug coverage, then you’ll need to also enroll in Part D. This is Medicare’s solution to providing prescription drug coverage. Part D is not available for those that are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, as many Part C policies come with prescription drug coverage. Prescription …
Medicare, unfortunately, does not cover the cost of eye exams for glasses or contacts. Medicare Advantage plans can cover some dental, vision, and hearing benefits, but coverage is limited. Let’s take a deeper look at how Medicare can cover vision services. What Medicare Advantage Covers You can get a lot of coverage through Medicare Advantage, …
Applying for Medicare is a process—as you move through 2022, if it’s your time to apply for Medicare, make sure you’re ready and know what to do. Medicare Enrollment and Eligibility To know Medicare enrollment is on the table in 2022, you first need to know if you’re eligible. There are two ways you can …
Medicare provides coverage for seniors when their employer health insurance ends. But, it’s also available to others, including those with chronic conditions. How Medicare Coverage Works First, let’s make this easier by starting with Medicare basics. The average person is eligible for Medicare when they turn 65. Even if you’re not retired and/or still have …
Medicare, unfortunately, does not cover the cost of hearing aids. Some Medicare Advantage plans cover some dental, vision, and hearing benefits, but coverage is limited. Let’s explore further. Medicare Advantage Coverage Medicare Advantage covers plenty of helpful benefits, but it aims to reduce the cost of benefits you already have, not add new ones. However, …
Health insurance is incredibly important, especially when you reach retirement age. If you will soon qualify for Medicare, here’s why you should enroll immediately. What Is Medicare? Medicare is a public health insurance program that currently provides benefits to more than 100 million Americans. Through Medicare, beneficiaries receive hospital insurance and medical insurance. Some also …
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