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What does Medicare not cover?

August 8, 2024 – There are many things that Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover. This includes routine care of the feet, orthopedic shoes, some… Read more

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To what extent will Medicare cover long-term care?

August 27, 2021 – The good news is that while Medicare’s role in long-term care is complicated, you can head off much of the headache that comes with the… Read more

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Can I be enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid at the same time?

July 21, 2021 – People with Medicare and Medicaid are known as dual eligibles – and account for about 20 percent of Medicare beneficiaries (12.1 million… Read more