Do You Need a HIPAA Release?
What Is HIPAA? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that protects patients’ privacy. The law limits how health plans, including Medicare and [...]
What Is Hospice Care at Home?
Hospice care is a type of health care that patients with terminally ill conditions rely on at the end of their lives. This type of care focuses on pain management and emotional, spiritual, and [...]
Free and Inexpensive Meal Delivery Options for Older Adults
Many older adults face difficulties accessing and preparing meals. Yet eating a nutritious diet is essential for maintaining health, particularly as we age. For those with barriers getting to the [...]
Protect Yourself From Predatory Medicare Advantage Marketer
The number of people enrolling in Medicare Advantage programs offered through Medicare-approved private companies has increased over time. Based on this trend, more than half of all Medicare [...]
Medicare Advantage Plans Often Wrongly Deny Necessary Care, Study Finds
In an alarming number of instances, private Medicare Advantage plans are denying coverage for medical services that would be covered under original Medicare, according to a federal [...]
What Vaccines Does Medicare Cover?
Vaccines can become less effective over time. Even individuals fully vaccinated as children may need to update their immunizations. Medicare Parts B and D offer vaccination coverage. Medicare [...]
Medicare’s Hospice Benefit
When a loved one needs long-term care, whether due to a mental or physical infirmity, there may be several options to consider. Hospice care is an often overlooked option for those people who [...]