From Dave Silver Insurance Blog

It’s a straight answer that Medicare does not cover that majority of routine dental care such as extractions, fillings, cleanings, oral exams, and dental appliances, including dentures. However, in some cases you can be covered for oral exams and extractions if they...

Medicare is a kind of health insurance program for individuals who are 65 years old or older. Those people who are younger than 65 but are disabled or who are in the end-stage of a serious disease, they can still avail heath care through Medicare. In the case of...

Aging is a natural process; the body’s progression is inevitable. Along with it comes the fact that the body becomes weaker, prone to illnesses that it did not know before. Therefore, it is important to be able to fall back on a safety net. This is why people choose...

Ideally, Medicare pays a portion for health care costs without having the person to do anything. But in reality, this may not always be the case. There are instances when you may find that Medicare failed to pay enough for the medicine, treatment, or a visit to the...

It has become a common dilemma for people who are about to turn 65 years old and are still working- if they should enroll in Medicare, especially if they are covered by their employer’s health insurance plan. Although it may easy as yes or no, the answer to this is...

Most people assume that Medicare covers long term care. However, this is not the case. If you have plans for yourself or if you are taking care of an older relative, it is important to know what is covered by Medicare and what is not. Basically, Medicare does not...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...