Sometimes you may be prescribed a medication which is not covered on the formulary, which is a list of covered medications, for your Part D Prescription Drug Plan. What can you do? Ask your doctor if there is an alternative medication which is on the formulary for your Part D Prescription Drug Plan. If the […]
Medicare does not cover areas of typical dental, vision, or hearing expenses. Each of these are important for good health. Since Medicare Supplement plans don’t provide dental, vision, or hearing coverage, there are plans available that can help towards covering these expenses. Senior Savings Services can let you know of the dental, vision, and hearing options in […]
There are several Medicare Supplement companies today which offer household discounts. With many companies, they offer a premium discount of 5% – 12% regardless if the other adult in the home has a policy with the company. This means that if you are married or living with another adult you can receive a premium discount. The household […]
Medicare will help pay for skilled nursing facility costs in only one situation. You must be an inpatient in the hospital for at least 3 days and then go to the skilled nursing facility, generally within 30 days of leaving the hospital. Note: an observation stay in the hospital does not count as being an inpatient. […]
