Alina Sharon

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Articles

Grocery allowance through Medicare

3 days ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

Original Medicare (parts A and B) does not include coverage for groceries or long-term food benefits. However, some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans may offer this benefit. When a person enrolls in Original Medicare (parts A and B), they can choose to switch to a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan. Private insurers manage Part C plans, which must offer the same benefits as traditional Medicare. That said, some insurers may add additional benefits to their Part C plans.
Dual eligible Medicare-Medicaid income limits

4 days ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

Dual eligibility income thresholds for Medicaid and Medicare depend on how a person qualifies. Medicaid income limits are state-specific, but certain federal Medicare limits can still enable dual eligibility. Medicare and Medicaid are United States government health insurance programs. Medicaid is for people below certain income thresholds, while Medicare is for individuals over 65 years or those living with certain health conditions.
Coordinating benefits and recovery in Medicare

1 week ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

Coordination of benefits rules determines which insurer pays first when someone has multiple health plans, including Medicare. Medicare can challenge this process through recovery. Benefit coordination is integral to the Medicare Secondary Payer Program. This assists Medicare in identifying situations in which the insurer should not be the primary payer for claims.
Tax-exempt savings accounts and Medicare: MSA vs HSA

3 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

MSAs and HSAs are both tax-exempt savings accounts. HSAs are associated with non-Medicare private insurance plans, while MSAs are linked to Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans. A person enrolled in a health savings plan (HSA) or medical savings account (MSA) can have tax-exempt money deposited into their bank account to cover medical expenses. Although a health insurance plan relating to either account type will have high deductibles, a person can use the money to pay them.
Does Medicare cover PureWick external catheters?

3 weeks ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

Urinary-wicking devices help with managing incontinence. One of the latest innovations in this area is the PureWick system, which is specifically designed for females to use while they are sleeping or resting. The PureWick system includes an external catheter that extends from the vulva to the buttocks and connects to a tube leading to a collection container, which a person can position on a nightstand or table.
Getting an electric wheelchair with Medicare

1 month ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

People with difficulty operating a manual wheelchair may benefit from an electric wheelchair, also called a power wheelchair. Under Original Medicare, Medicare Part B may cover the cost of an electric wheelchair for individuals facing home mobility challenges as part of the durable medical equipment (DME) benefit. Medicare may provide coverage for different types of electric wheelchairs, though this depends on prior authorization and medical necessity.
Chemotherapy Coverage

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a common chemotherapy treatment that circulates throughout the body to target and destroy cancer cells. Fluorouracil is particularly effective in treating specific types of cancer, such as those affecting the gastrointestinal tract. Original Medicare (parts A or B) should cover Fluorouracil when necessary to treat cancer. Medicare will cover chemotherapy for treating cancer.
Medicare's Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)

2 months ago | aol.com | Alina Sharon

Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans send an Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). This letter details any adjustments in a person’s coverage or costs for the upcoming year. The ANOC can help Medicare enrollees determine whether they need to adjust their coverage during the open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7. This article discusses when a person should anticipate receiving ANOC from their Medicare plan, what it signifies, and the actions they should take upon receiving it.
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy for Menopause Covered by Medicare?

2 months ago | aol.com | Alina Sharon

Medicare may cover hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause when considered medically necessary. That said, coverage depends on the specific Medicare part or plan, and Medicare may refuse coverage if it considers your treatment experimental. Medicare coverage for HRTOriginal Medicare includes Part A and Part B. Part B might cover doctor visits and treatments related to hormone therapy.
When are they covered?

2 months ago | medicalnewstoday.com | Alina Sharon

Polysomnography, or sleep study, is a procedure in which a doctor monitors a person’s sleep to detect potential sleep disorders. Medicare should cover most types of sleep studies when they are necessary to diagnose sleep apnea. It may also cover certain studies to diagnose other sleep-related conditions. Polysomnographies come in four types: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Type 1 involves staying overnight in a sleep clinic, while the other types involve using devices to test a person’s sleep at home.