Frequently-asked questions by tag

What in-home care will Medicare cover?
December 10, 2024 – The in-home care that Medicare will cover depends on the type of care involved, and whether it's truly medical in… Read more

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

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

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

How much does the average Medicare beneficiary pay out of pocket for medical expenses?
June 3, 2020 – According to a Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analysis of Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS), the average Medicare beneficiary paid… Read more