Medicare

Although Medicaid and Medicare are both public health insurance programs, they have essential differences.

Medicaid 101

You may be nervous about whether Medicare will cover a second opinion if you wish to confirm whether a medical treatment or surgery is right for you.

Assisted living facilities support older adults with daily living while fostering their independence. Individuals who do not require round-the-clock nursing but need help with everyday activities like bathing, housekeeping, medications, and meal preparation can benefit from assisted living.

Although original Medicare does not offer food benefits, some Medicare Advantage plans provide a grocery allowance or cover meal delivery.

A new rule going into effect January 1, 2023, is setting seniors up with improved access to health care coverage.

You have the right to ask your plan to cover the treatment you need and request an appeal if you disagree with your plan's decision not to include your medication.

For families seeking nursing home care for a loved one, getting information on what a nursing home is truly like or who owns it is easier said than done. However, recent events show this is changing.

While Medicare Advantage registration has grown, so have questions about the ethical implications of advertisers’ practices and concerns that scammers are permeating Medicare’s open enrollment period.

If you opt not sign up for Part D during the Initial Enrollment Period, your premium might go up when you do enroll in Part D because Medicare adds the late fee to your installment permanently.