Newsletters

Medicare - Private Fee-for-Service Plans - Coverage and Cost

Some Medicare enrollees choose to receive their services through private fee-for-service plans offered by private insurance companies. Although these plans differ from the Original Medicare Plan, enrollees are still part of the Medicare system. This article discusses how private fee-for-service plans work, what costs are involved for enrollees, and what services are covered.

QUALIFYING FOR NURSING HOME MEDICAID BENEFITS

Medicaid pays most of the costs of nursing home care for needy persons. Eligibility to receive Medicaid benefits is based on federal and state guidelines governing the applicant's income and available resources.

Department of Defense Health Care Benefits

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) provides health care coverage to its members through its own facilities, military facilities, and private health care providers, although the cost of the care may vary depending upon the recipient and the location of the services provided.

Insurance - Long-Term Care - Considerations in Evaluating

Long-term care insurance can provide valuable monetary help to those needing long-term care, typically the elderly. Whether to buy such insurance is a decision personal to each individual. However, there are many general considerations that should be taken into account when determining whether the purchase of long-term care insurance is wise.