13 03, 2023

What Is IRMAA and How Does It Affect My Medicare Premiums?

2023-03-13T03:28:44-04:00March 13th, 2023|

As we near retirement, we may assume that once Medicare kicks in, our medical insurance premiums will be fixed. However, many people may not realize that there are special rules regarding how much they pay for Medicare Parts B and D [...]

10 03, 2023

What Is Memory Care, and What Are Its Benefits?

2023-03-10T02:30:34-05:00March 10th, 2023|

Memory care is specialized care for patients living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other conditions that cause memory loss. Hospitals and nursing homes may have memory care units or a separate entity dedicated to this service. Memory care provides seniors with [...]

6 03, 2023

Does Medicare Cover Physical Therapy?

2023-03-06T02:21:25-05:00March 6th, 2023|

Physical therapy helps elders recover from injuries and illnesses, manage chronic conditions, and prevent future injuries. It can be an essential component of health care for older adults. Medicare covers physical therapy (PT) when it is medically necessary to treat [...]

28 02, 2023

What to Do When Medicare Denies Coverage

2023-02-28T16:57:36-05:00February 28th, 2023|

When Medicare declines to cover your medical needs, the denial can leave you with an expensive medical bill. If Medicare refuses to cover your care, do not assume this means you will have to take on the financial burden. As [...]