Medicare And Seniors: An Overview

By Doug Callahan Like Social Security, Medicare can be a little tricky. But it’s not surprising they’re similar – they are related, after all. Actually, Medicare is a part of Social Security. It wasn’t part of the original Social Security package, but you can thank President Johnson for adding it in 1965. But enough history class; here’s how it works. There are two different versions of Medicare. Original Medicare...

How To Get Medicare To Pay For Nursing Home Care

By Doug Callahan In certain situations, Medicare will cover the costs of your nursing home stay, as long as you are fully eligible and the stay is required for your health and well-being. The best resource for getting Medicare to pay for nursing care is the Nursing Home Compare page on the Medicare website. It’s an online tool that allows you to search and compare all the nursing facilities that are certified by...

Who is Eligible For Medicare?

By Doug Callahan If you have a solid understanding of Medicare, let’s figure out if you’re ready to get it. And, of course, how to get it. Generally, Medicare is available for people age 65 or older, younger people with disabilities and people with End Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or transplant). Medicare has two parts, Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medicare Insurance). You...

Can I choose any home health agency if I am in a M...

By: Medicare.gov Can I choose any home health agency if I am in a Medicare Advantage Plan? Medicare Advantage Plans, such as a Medicare Managed Care Plan, a Medicare Preferred Provider Organization, or a Medicare Private Fee-for-Service Plan, are health care choices in some areas of the country. In most plans, you can only go to doctors, specialists, or hospitals on the plan’s list. Medicare health plans must cover...

New US Government Pension and Benefit Plan for Vet...

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is reaching out to inform wartime veterans and surviving spouses of deceased wartime veterans about an under-used, special monthly pension benefit called Aid and Attendance. “Veterans have earned this benefit by their service to our nation,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Jim Nicholson. “We want to ensure that every veteran or surviving spouse who qualifies has...