A Closer Look at Medicare Coverage of Cataract Surgery in 2026
Posted: December 21, 2025
What Are Cataracts? A cataract is the clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which scatters light and blurs vision. Modern surgery removes that cloudy lens and replaces it with a clear artificial intraocular lens (IOL). The most common technique, phacoemulsification, uses a tiny incision and ultrasound to break up and remove the cataract, usually without stitches. Most patients go home the same day and notice...
Is Home Care or Hospice a Better Option When it Comes to Medicare?
Posted: December 6, 2025
Two Paths, Different Purposes Home health is designed for short-term, medically necessary recovery at home. It supports a recent illness, injury, or surgery when you need skilled nursing or therapy to regain function. Hospice is for a life-limiting illness when the focus shifts from cure to comfort and quality of life. You can receive many of the same disciplines (nurse, aide, social work), but the...
Managing Chronic Conditions with Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs)
Posted: November 21, 2025
Living with a chronic health condition often involves juggling medications, frequent doctor visits, and ongoing care. Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are designed to make these challenges easier by offering coordinated healthcare and personalized coverage for individuals with specific medical needs. What Are SNPs? Special Needs Plans are a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for individuals with certain health conditions, those who qualify for...
Does Medicare Cover All Healthcare Services?
Posted: October 6, 2025
Medicare provides broad coverage for many essential healthcare needs, but it does not cover everything. It is important to understand what is and is not included, so you can plan ahead, avoid unexpected expenses, and decide whether a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan is right for you. In this post, we outline what Original Medicare covers, where the gaps are, and...
Medigap Insurance: Bridging the Gaps in Original Medicare
Posted: August 6, 2025
Mind the Gaps: What Original Medicare Doesn’t Cover Original Medicare, comprising Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance), offers essential health coverage to millions of seniors. However, it doesn’t cover everything. Beneficiaries are often surprised to discover they are still responsible for significant out-of-pocket expenses. Part A includes a hospital deductible that resets at the beginning of each benefit period, daily coinsurance for...