John Rossheim is an editor and writer specializing in health care and workforce trends. His work has appeared in The Washington Post and on MSN, Monster and dozens of other websites.
If you itemize deductions on your income taxes, Medicare costs, such as premiums and copayments, may be deductible. Your unreimbursed medical and dental expenses, including premiums, deductibles, copayments and other…
Medicare covers much of the cost of physical therapy when it’s medically necessary. And it often is necessary for people age 65 and older. In 2019 nearly 3 million Medicare…
When you need to get a Medicare card or replace one, you can easily request it online or by phone. Whether you’re enrolling in Medicare for the first time or…
Original Medicare doesn’t pay for routine eye exams unless you’re known to be in a high-risk group for eye disease — although some Medicare Advantage plans do include vision coverage.…
Medicare does not pay most costs of nursing home care. But there are alternative ways to pay much of these expenses, which reached a median of $105,850 annually in 2020…
Medicare covers surgery for cataracts, an eye condition that afflicts 68% of Americans who reach age 80. The Medicare Part B deductible and copay apply, and there are coverage limitations…
