By Kim Chernecky Caregiver assistance is available in many forms. Unfortunately, this type of care can be very expensive and is generally not covered by Medicare. For those wise enough to have purchased long-term-care insurance, all or some of that care will be covered when the time comes. For those that didn’t purchase insurance or… Read more »
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The Cost of Home Health Care; Where to Find Caregiver Assistance
Home Health Care Costs; There are Options Available! Caregivers: Don’t be afraid to ask for help! By Kim Chernecky Caregiver Assistance is available in many forms. Unfortunately, this type of care can be very expensive and is generally not covered by Medicare. For those fortunate enough to have purchased long-term-care insurance, all or some of that… Read more »
Medicare and Medicaid; What’s the Difference?
By Kim Chernecky Most people confuse Medicare and Medicaid. When most American citizens retire, we are entitled to Social Security benefits (assuming we have paid into the SSI system) as well as Medicare for our medical coverage. For example, teachers do not pay into the Medicare system. Instead they have a private insurance program that… Read more »