Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care Services?

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care Services?

Medicare covers part-time skilled care like nursing or therapy at home but not 24/7 assistance, cooking, or cleaning. Learn eligibility rules, coverage limits, and what “homebound” really means.

5 Red Flags in Your 2026 Medicare ANOC You Can’t Ignore

5 Red Flags in Your 2026 Medicare ANOC You Can’t Ignore

Your ANOC shows what changes hit on January 1. For 2026, expect higher baseline costs, possible drug list reshuffles, network tweaks, leaner “extras,” and even plan exits. Here’s how to spot the red flags in your 2026 Medicare ANOC and fix them before Open Enrollment ends.

Medicare Service Area Reductions for 2026 – What You Need to Know

Medicare Service Area Reductions for 2026 – What You Need to Know

Here’s the deal: millions of people are about to lose their Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. If you’ve already gotten a letter, you know the pit in your stomach. If you haven’t, don’t assume you’re safe — carriers are pulling back, and entire counties are on the...

Medicare Help Lines Are Failing Millions of Enrollees

Medicare Help Lines Are Failing Millions of Enrollees

Medicare’s “safety nets” like SHIP and 1-800-MEDICARE sound reassuring, but in 2026 they’ll be stretched thin. Millions will lose plans or face higher drug costs, and depending on call centers or volunteers could leave you with long waits and half-answers. Here’s what you really need to know—and smarter ways to protect your coverage.

Medicare Plan Finder’s “Provider Search Fix” (2026)

Medicare Plan Finder’s “Provider Search Fix” (2026)

Medicare says it’s finally “fixing” the provider search on medicare.gov —but the roll-out looks partial, outsourced, and light on quality control. Here’s what that memo really means for you, why I’m skeptical, and the steps to protect yourself.Key Takeaways Provider...

Medicare Advantage Plan Termination Letters: Understanding Your Options

Medicare Advantage Plan Termination Letters: Understanding Your Options

Have you gotten a letter saying your Medicare Advantage coverage will be ending? If so, you’re not alone. Many folks will receive a Medicare Advantage termination letter in 2025 alerting them that their plan won’t renew in 2026.  Also called a Medicare Advantage...

Decode Your 2026 Medicare ANOC in 5 Steps

Decode Your 2026 Medicare ANOC in 5 Steps

Your Annual Notice of Change is not junk mail. Use the SNIFF method to scan cost changes, check drug tiers, verify doctors, find benefit cuts, and decide your next move before AEP (Oct 15–Dec 7).