You may worry about your older loved ones, especially if you live far away from them. You can, however, take some simple steps to ensure their safety as they age.
A federal court has ruled that hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries who were switched from inpatient to observation status can appeal the decision, making it easier for them to receive coverage for subsequent nursing home care.
Medicare beneficiaries will soon be eligible to obtain up to eight free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests per month, the Biden administration has announced.
Qualifying for Medicare hardly means free health care — there are still premiums and deductibles. However, people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (called “dual eligibility”) receive help paying…
What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid? Medicare and Medicaid are two different government programs for healthcare. It is important to understand the difference between them. Here, we will…
A second round of stimulus checks is going out. It is important to know that stimulus checks are for individuals. Residents are not required to turn their checks over to…
Ideally, Medicare would cover a coronavirus vaccine approved through normal channels. However, if the Food and Drug Administration approves the vaccine through an emergency use authorization (EUA), Medicare will not…
Medicare Open Enrollment–Consider Your Options Medicare Open Enrollment started October 15th. The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7. During this period, you can freely enroll…
For those interested in information on Medicare, understand that applying for the benefit sometimes seems like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, Medicare is obviously a good resource…