Frequently-asked questions by tag
Will Medicare pay for a fall risk assessment?
December 13, 2022 – Medicare will cover the cost of a fall risk assessment to determine whether an enrollee is at a low, medium or high risk of… Read more
What in-home care will Medicare cover?
August 25, 2022 – The in-home care that Medicare will cover depends on the type of care involved, and whether it's truly medical in… Read more
Will Medicare cover the cost of wheelchairs and walkers?
May 16, 2022 – Q: Will Medicare cover the cost of wheelchairs and walkers? A: Yes. Medicare Part B covers a portion of the cost for medically-necessary… 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
What questions should Medicare patients ask before they’re discharged from the hospital?
July 6, 2021 – Up to 35 percent of Medicare recipients are readmitted to the hospital within 90 days of being discharged, many times for avoidable… Read more
What benefits does Medicare provide for Alzheimer’s patients?
July 6, 2021 – As Alzheimer's disease progresses, the care requirements for patients – and the Medicare benefits covering their care – change with… Read more
