Author: Kaitlynn Glendinning

Caregivers Need Help Too

When you’re a caregiver for someone with Medicare, it might be hard to care for yourself. There are resources included below, for when caregivers need help.

How Medicare Affects Health Savings Accounts

When aging into Medicare, be aware how Medicare affects contributions to your Health Savings Account as well as paying for medical expenses. Learn about Health Savings Accounts and Medicare in this blog post!

The Medicare 3-Day Rule for Skilled Nursing Facilities

Before Medicare covers a stay in a Skilled Nursing Facility you must have a qualifying hospital stay. See below to learn about the Medicare rule on skilled nursing facilities.

What to Know About Medicare Coverage While Traveling

In most cases, Original Medicare won’t pay for health care services while traveling outside the U.S, but see below on how to get covered.

Improving Your Personal Health: How Medicare Can Help

You’re never too old to improve your personal health! See below how Medicare covers different services including some counseling and screenings.

What are the Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer’s disease progresses in several stages. See below for the different signs to watch for.

Medicare and Third Party Injury Payments

Medicare may be secondary payer for third party injury payments such as Workers Compensation and injuries.

5 Ways to Become an Informed Medicare Consumer

Becoming an informed Medicare consumer can help you know how to get coverage while protecting yourself from fraud. Below are 5 things you can do.

Medicare Supplements vs. Medicare Advantage: Pros and Cons

Compare the pros and cons of both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements below.

Medicare Part D Coverage Gap: Understanding the “Donut Hole”

Understanding the “Donut Hole” or Medicare Part D coverage gap, can help you compare drug plans and determine your out-of-pocket costs. Learn more below.

5 Tasks for Your First Year with Medicare

If you are new to Medicare, here are a few suggested tasks you can complete to help better understand coverage and navigate your first year.

What are 5-Star Medicare Plans?

Medicare Advantage plans are rated from 1 to 5 stars. 5-star Medicare plans, based on CMS quality and performance standards, are the highest. Learn more below.