Category: Medicare
Is Medigap Insurance Tax Deductible?
February 6, 2022
If you have Original Medicare along with a Medigap insurance plan, your Medigap premiums are tax-deductible. They are treated as a medical expense on Form...
How Do Medicare Advantage Plans Work?
January 21, 2022
Medicare has four different parts -- Part A (hospitalization), Part B (healthcare services), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and Part D (prescription drug coverage). Medicare...
5 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
January 6, 2022
Ice, snow, and freezing temperatures can make life more challenging for seniors during the winter months. Slippery walkways and bone-chilling colds can lead to serious...
Mental Health Care: Is It Covered by Medicare?
December 21, 2021
Medicare covers screening for depression, once a year, at no cost. Medicare also covers various other types of mental health services. A person on Medicare...
How to Choose the Right Medicare Supplement Plans
December 6, 2021
Medicare supplement plans come in various shapes and sizes – and there is no “one size fits all” plan. These plans help with the out-of-pocket...
Steps to Take After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
November 21, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. If you have...
Get the Facts About Hospice Care and Medicare
November 6, 2021
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care. It includes services intended to provide comfort for terminally ill individuals....
Tips for Avoiding Medicare Fraud and Abuse
October 21, 2021
Medicare fraud is committed when someone knowingly deceives Medicare to get payment or a higher payment than the healthcare provider is entitled to receive. Medicare...
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Stroke Survivors
October 6, 2021
World Stroke Day is Friday, October 29, 2021. This is the day to focus on stroke prevention, and on healthcare options for individuals who have...
What is a Medicare Supplement Plan?
September 23, 2021
If you’re approaching your 65th birthday and starting to research options for Medicare, navigating through all of your new health care choices can be overwhelming. In...