Original Medicare
Will Medicare Pay for a Wheelchair?
If an illness has limited your mobility, a wheelchair can mean the difference between independence and assisted living, especially if you need help performing activities of daily living, such as…
Coverage of Durable Medical Equipment
Are you aware that your durable medical equipment (DME) may be covered under Medicare? Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment that your doctor prescribes for…
Who Pays First If I Have Other Health Coverage? If you have Medicare and other health coverage, each type of coverage is called a "payer.” When there's more than one payer, "coordination…
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program
What is a Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program? The QMB program is a state program that helps covers the cost of Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance that Medicare beneficiaries usually…
Medicare, Medicaid, & VA Military Benefits Differences
There are three major government programs that offer healthcare benefits: Medicare, Medicaid, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA, formerly the Veterans Administration). Eligibility is different for each program…
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Different Types of Long-Term Care
There are different types of long-term care. Long-term care refers to a broad range of medical and personal services designed to assist individuals who have lost their ability to function independently. The need for this…
What is the Medicare Donut Hole?
Did you know some Medicare prescription drug plans (PDPs) or Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage (MA-PDs) have annual coverage limits? If you reach the annual coverage limit, you…
Services Covered by Medicare Part A & Part B
Medicare covers many tests, items and services like lab tests, surgeries, and doctor visits – as well as supplies, like wheelchairs and walkers. In general, Part A covers things like…
Your Medicare Benefits: What Is the Limiting Charge?
When you visit a doctor or provider that accepts assignment, you know that they are contracted with Medicare to accept the Medicare-approved amount for a particular service as full payment.…
Your Guide to Understanding Medicare Parts A-D
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older, people with certain disabilities, or people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Some people get Medicare Part A…
Medicare Part A – Hospital Insurance
Medicare Part A, often referred to as hospital insurance, is Medicare coverage for hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health services. It is usually available premium-free…