by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
Dementia starts with custodial care. This routine personal care does not really require the skills of trained medical staff. Then there is intermediate care which is a step beyond that and this is the time when medical care becomes necessary, although it may not be...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
In today’s time, it is not a surprise to see many progressive health care professionals encouraging people to get out nursing facilities and hospitals and just stay at home with their family members while they recover from an illness or injury. On the other hand,...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
The popular line “better late than never” is very much applicable to those who want to quit smoking. There is no such thing as late when it comes to quitting smoking and improving your health. If you have been a smoker for many years and want to quit now, you should...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
Myth: MEDICARE IS GOVERNMENT HEALTHCARE The reality is Medicare is funded by the government but the delivery of services is accomplished privately for healthcare (Part A and Part B) and prescription medicine (part D). The implication that Medicare in our country is...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is not far away. It begins on October 15th and runs through December 7th. This is always a time of great confusion for seniors who are trying to understand their options and get the best coverage for their situation. ...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
Medicare Open Enrollment period begins each year and runs from October 15 and runs through December 7th, . During this time, you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D Prescription Drug coverage. This period is referred to as the Annual Election...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening A one-time screening ultrasound for people at risk. You must get a referral for it as part of your one-time “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam. Starting January 1, 2011, you pay nothing for the screening if the doctor accepts...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
Medicaid is a combined program that work with both federal and state programs. Medicaid will help pay the costs for folks that have limited income and resources. They will have to meet other requirements, as well. When you have both Medicare and Medicaid you are...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
There are 4 ways to enroll and sign up for a Medicare health plan and it’s easy and convenient.. Below are the 4 ways to enroll: Go to the company’s website. You will need your Medicare card handy. You will need to put in your Medicare claim number along with the...
by Dave Silver | May 27, 2017 | Medicare Insurance Information - Dave Silver Insurance Blog
The Common Mistake of Many Seniors It’s a common assumption for most people that as a person ages, so does the number of health problems he or she will have. Over the years, there have been various Medicare plans to address the medical needs of the elderly. While...
