Medicare Donut Hole Most Medicare drug plans have a coverage gap (also called the “donut hole”). This means there’s a temporary limit on what the drug plan will cover for drugs. Not everyone will enter the coverage gap. You enter the Medicare Read More
Medicare Coverage Gaps Medicare is a federal health insurance plan for people 65 and older, or with certain disabilities. The main Medicare plans are called A, which covers hospital services, and B, which pays for doctor visits, lab tests, and other outpatient Read More
Medicare Advantage Plans must cover all of the services that Original Medicare covers. However, if you’re in a Medicare Advantage Plan, Original Medicare will still cover the cost for hospice care, some new Medicare benefits, and some costs for clinical research studies. Read More
There are four parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Part A provides inpatient/hospital coverage. Part B provides outpatient/medical coverage. Part C offers an alternate way to receive your Medicare benefits (see below for more information). Part Read More
Veterans Benefits for Nursing Home Care The VA provides nursing home accommodations and other long-term care also called “extended care”, for many veterans. Who is eligible for VA nursing home benefits? Those eligible for VA nursing home or noninstitutional long-term care include: Read More
Single person — State Medicaid programs limit the income of an unmarried nursing home resident in two different ways. One way, used some state Medicaid programs, establishes a monthly income eligibility limit. This limit varies state but generally sits at Read More
Medicaid nursing home coverage is available only to people who are unable to care for themselves at home. They must meet their state’s eligibility limits regarding income and assets, which differ depending on whether the resident is single or part of a Read More
Not all home care providers offer all the different types of home care services. This short guide will provide an overview of the different types of home care. Care is customized to your individual needs and may include services from one or Read More
Event Overview:While the pandemic has certainly proved challenging, it has also provided opportunities for innovation and positive change. Join us as we celebrate your success stories as you innovated and solved your learning and development challenges in exciting new ways. We will Read More
What does Michigan Home Health Care Include? Home health care in Michigan helps older adults live independently for as long as possible, even with an illness or injury. It covers a wide range of services and can often delay the need for Read More