Medicare is complicated. There are so many confusing messages out there about Medicare plans and programs, and even more confusing are the special circumstances that affect when someone should enroll in Medicare. Unfortunately, not knowing the details of Medicare can …
Senior Transportation: Is it Time to Stop Driving?
A special thank you to Sherrie Rose of Senior Access TX for contributing her expertise and knowledge to provide this guest blog. If you’re a senior in Texas, have you hung up your keys for good? Is it time to …
On Medicare and Need Speech Therapy after a Stroke? Try Telepractice!
A special thank you to Genevieve Richardson of LIFE Speech Pathology for providing her expertise for this guest post. Strokes affect people of all different ages. In this article we’re going to talk about how speech therapy can have a …
Does Medicare Cover Cochlear Implants?
Medicare participants often have questions regarding vision, dental, and hearing services, and what is covered on their Medicare plan. But today we’re discussing Cochlear implants and Medicare. Does Medicare cover cochlear implants? In short, yes cochlear implants are covered! However, …
Rising Healthcare Costs: Medicare Costs vs. Private Insurance
Healthcare coverage in the United States is expensive. In some form or fashion, almost everyone has felt the impact of the high price tag on healthcare. Be it a surprise medical bill, an insurance policy denying a claim, or paying …
How to Find Senior Care: Use a Senior Placement Advisor
A special thank you for this guest post from senior care specialist, Anna McMaster. A particularly difficult part of getting older is the slow loss of independence. For most seniors, this process is a gradual one. Perhaps adult children notice …
Are you Paying Too Much in Medicare Premiums?
Healthcare costs. Premiums. Deductibles. Prescription drugs. It all adds up! How much is Medicare? How much money do I need to have set aside to cover my healthcare expenses? You’re not alone if you have concerns about the continually rising …
How to Get Started with Medicare
If this is your first time getting acquainted with the Medicare program and your options, it only takes one Google search to start feeling a bit overwhelmed! As you approach the age of 65, it seems the amount of information …
Medicare Eligibility Explained: Who Qualifies?
We often jump right into explaining the Medicare program and all your options without going over the fine print of eligibility. Who is eligible to enroll in Medicare? When do you qualify for Medicare? These are all important questions that …
What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Many people are confused by the terms Medicare and Medicaid, often mixing them up or thinking they are interchangeable. Both programs, Medicare and Medicaid, are national programs that provide insurance, and they have very similar names, so it is easy …
