Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover – Hearing

Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover – Hearing

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...
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDP)

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...
Things Medicare does not cover – Dental

Things Medicare does not cover – Dental

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...
Items NOT Covered by Medicare

Items NOT Covered by Medicare

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...
A Medicare Advantage Supplement???

A Medicare Advantage Supplement???

Many times over the past couple of decades, I’ll get a call from someone who was referred to me. I love referrals! The caller will tell me something like, “I’m interested in doing the kind of Medicare supplement that my friend did that is free.” Emotionally on the...