Does Medicare Cover COVID Testing and Vaccines?
As the U.S. enters its second year of the coronavirus pandemic, the country has conducted more than 360 million tests for COVID-19 and continues to roll out millions of vaccines.…
Kate Ashford
Kate is a personal finance writer at NerdWallet specializing in Medicare. She has more than 15 years of experience writing about personal finance, and her work has been published by the BBC, Forbes, Money, AARP, and Parents, among others. She has a degree from the University of Virginia and a master’s in journalism from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism. (She/her) Email: [email protected]
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Medicare Star Ratings: How They Can Help You Choose a Plan
Comparing Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D drug plans means taking a look at prescription drug coverage, copays and coinsurance costs, the plan’s network of doctors and service area.…
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Lets You Switch Plans
If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan but aren’t thrilled with it, you have a chance now to change things up: The annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period opened Jan.…
Medicare’s ‘Donut Hole’ Has Shrunk But a Gap Remains
If you have a Medicare prescription drug plan, there’s a gap in coverage after you’ve spent a certain amount on covered drugs — the so-called Medicare “donut hole.” While potential…
What Is Medicare Part C? What You Need to Know
You’ll sometimes see references to Medicare Part C. This is just another name for Medicare Advantage, which is an all-in-one alternative to Original Medicare — meaning it replaces Medicare Part…
What Is Medigap Plan F? What You Need to Know
Plan F is part of Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap. This is insurance that’s sold by private companies and fills gaps in Original Medicare coverage, such as copayments,…
Medicare Advantage Plans: How to Compare
You may have heard of Medicare Advantage Plans, but do you know how to shop for one (or how they fit into the Medicare universe)? Medicare Advantage Plans are an…
Medicare Open Enrollment: How to Shop
As with most health care plans, Medicare plans have an annual open enrollment period. During this time, current Medicare users get a chance to evaluate their coverage and potentially make…
SilverSneakers: Gym Access, Online Fitness Classes and More
SilverSneakers is a program that gives Medicare-eligible adults access to gyms, community centers, online fitness classes, healthy living discounts and a fitness app and more. SilverSneakers is included in many…
Does Medicare Cover Dental?
Although Medicare covers a variety of things, it doesn’t cover most dental care, including cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, dental plates or other dental devices. However, you may be eligible for…
