What are the Different Medicare Supplement Plans?

Florida Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, also known as Florida Medigap Plans, are sold by private insurance companies and are intended to give you more complete coverage for your health care needs. There are several different plans available and many are confused...

Does Medicare Cover Medical Alert Systems?

Medical alert systems, also known as personal emergency response systems (PERS), medical response systems (MRS), or fall buttons offer peace of mind by allowing the wearer of such a device to call for assistance during an emergency. Anyone who is at risk of falling or...

Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids Or Routine Hearing Exams?

Hearing aids can be expensive. Some studies suggest that, depending on the device needed, the costs can range between $1500 all the way up to $6000 if devices are needed for both ears. And that doesn’t even take into account the costs of the exams, doctor visits, and...

Does Medicare Cover a Mobility Scooter?

You might think that the question of whether Medicare covers the expense of acquiring a scooter (also known as a powered mobility device) or manually operated wheelchair would be a straightforward one. Either Medicare covers the cost or it doesn’t, right? But...