Medicare

Medicare is the federal government's principal health care insurance program for people 65 years of age and over. ...

Elderlaw 101

There are two main parts of Medicare, each with its own eligibility requirements. ...

Elderlaw 101

Medicare Part A covers institutional care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, as well as certain care given by home health agencies and care provided in hospices—inpatient rather than outpatient care.

Elderlaw 101

Medicare Part B covers outpatient care, including office visits and medical specialists, routine lab tests in a doctor's office or hospital, and regular physician visits and prescribed therapies, and preventative care.

Elderlaw 101

Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing home stays. In fact, Medicare's coverage of nursing home care is limited to 100 days of skilled nursing care per illness if you meet additional requirements.

Medicaid 101

If you have Medicare Parts A and B, you can join a Medicare Advantage plan. Under Medicare Advantage beneficiaries may choose from a number of private health plans.

Elderlaw 101

If you qualify, Medicare will cover your home health care. You are entitled to Medicare coverage of your home health care if you meet these requirements.

Elderlaw 101

If you are about to turn 65, then it is time to think about Medicare. You become eligible for Medicare as soon as you turn 65, and delaying your enrollment can result in penalties.

Elderlaw 101

The Medicare prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D) allows private health insurers to offer limited insurance coverage of prescription drugs to elderly and disabled Medicare recipients.

Elderlaw 101