Coverage

Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer's?

Medicare covers some services related to Alzheimer's care, including inpatient care and up to 100 days in a skilled nursing facility.
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Can I Keep My Medigap Plan If I Move?

If you’re moving to another state, here's what you need to know about keeping your Medicare Supplement Insurance.
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What Is the Medicare Part D Donut Hole?

The Medicare Part D donut hole is a temporary coverage gap for your prescription drugs. Find out how the donut hole is changing in 2024.
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What Is First Dollar Medicare Coverage? | Find Coverage for Deductibles and Copays

Some Medicare Supplement plans (also called Medigap) include first dollar coverage with no Medicare deductibles. Those plans are no longer available for most new beneficiaries, though several Medigap plans still offer first dollar coverage for Medicare Part A.
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Medigap: How to ensure your parent or loved one is getting what they need

If you have helped a parent or loved one enroll in or manage their Original Medicare benefits, you’re likely already quite familiar with how costly Medicare can be. Despite most people not paying a premium for Part A and Part B’s relatively inexpensive premium, costs can add up after the deductibles are met for both plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Sleep Apnea Equipment?

If you're diagnosed with sleep apnea, Medicare will cover your use of a CPAP machine for a 3-month trial or longer, if deemed medically necessary.
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International Medicare and Medigap Coverage

Original Medicare provides limited international medical coverage. Certain Medicare Supplement insurance plans include a foreign travel emergency care benefit.
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Can Spouses Share the Same Medicare Supplement Plan? | MedicareSupplement.com

Spouses cannot share the same Medigap policy because they are sold individually. Some insurance companies may offer a spousal discount when two members of the same household enroll in a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan for the same carrier..
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How does high-deductible Medigap Plan F work?

High-deductible Medicare Supplement insurance plan options, like high-deductible Plan F, require enrollees to pay a yearly deductible before coverage kicks in.
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Does Medicare Cover Funeral Expenses? | Paying for Funeral Costs

Medicare does not pay for funeral expenses, but Social Security, the Department of Veterans Affairs and some state and local agencies may offer help paying for funeral costs.
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