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What Is Medigap or Medicare Supplement Plans A-N?

Medicare Supplemental plans, or Medigap, cover the costs you’re responsible for with Original Medicare. There are 10 Medicare Supplement plan options available; A, B, C, D, F, G, K, L, M, and N. Each plan has different, yet standardized, benefits and coverage that must follow federal and state laws, and…

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Does Medicare Pay for Prescription Drugs?

When becoming eligible for Medicare, many Medicare beneficiaries make the mistake of thinking they automatically get prescription drug coverage. This is not the case. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not cover prescription drugs. If you want prescription drug coverage, you must join a plan run by an insurance company…

Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?

Medicare and Medicaid are both taxpayer funded social government programs established in 1965 that help people pay for healthcare. Despite sounding similar, they are very different programs. Follow along to understand how Medicare and Medicaid work so you can better understand the differences between them. What is the difference between…

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What Does ‘Medically Necessary’ Mean?

If you are a Medicare beneficiary, you may have come across the term, “medically necessary” to refer to services covered by Medicare. But what does it mean? According to HealthCare.gov, medically necessary services are defined as “health care services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat an illness, injury, condition,…

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Medicare Coverage of Mental Health Services

A person’s mental health refers to their state of psychological, emotional, and social well-being – and it’s important to take care of it at every stage of life, from childhood to late adulthood. Fortunately, Medicare beneficiaries struggling with mental health conditions may be covered for mental health services through Medicare….

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Does Medicare Cover Assisted Living for Dementia?

When dementia interferes with the daily life of a loved one, many families and caregivers consider an assisted living facility. Assisted living is a type of long-term care (also called custodial care) of services and supports for personal care needs, which include activities of daily living (ADL) like housekeeping, dressing,…