by Bob Adams | Jul 17, 2023 | Basics of Medicare
The past several weeks I’ve been discussing the things Original Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover, like dental, vision and hearing. This week I am flipping the coin and discussing something that is covered by Original Medicare. Hospice care. Hospice care is...
by Bob Adams | Jun 27, 2023 | Coverage Q&A
My wife once told me I should see an audiologist. Perhaps I might need assistance with my hearing. She would say, “the TV is too loud.” To which I would respond, “What?” Well, I did see an audiologist and she told me my hearing was in normal...
by Bob Adams | Jun 15, 2023 | Basics of Medicare
Medicare has four parts: Part A (Hospital), Part B (Medical), Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (Drugs). This article is going to focus on Part D. A question I get asked frequently is, “Why would I need to pay a premium for a prescription plan if I don’t take any...
by Bob Adams | Jun 15, 2023 | Coverage Q&A
Does Medicare Cover Dental? There are a plethora of articles written by the American Dental Association and the American Medical Association emphasizing that poor dental care can lead to reduced overall health. Some common health issues, aside from gum disease, are...
by Bob Adams | May 30, 2023 | Coverage Q&A
A few weeks ago, I talked about how Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover long term care. It does cover skilled nursing care, which is the same thing as rehabilitation, up to 100 days. Today I want to discuss another item it does not cover. As you might...
