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When Medicare Covers In-Home Care for Coloradans Aging in Place

For Coloradans who are aging in place, they may at times have need for medical services provided in the home. Since it is commonly understood that “home health care” is not something Medicare covers generally, that leaves a question of whether or not Medicare will ever pay for in-home services. The answer is Yes — but with qualifiers, as you might expect. In this article we will cover the key things to know, including who can qualify for paid services and under what conditions.

Colorado Non-working Spouses or Ex-Spouses: Be Sure You Apply for Medicare on the Right Work Record

In this article we will take a look at some of the comparatively infrequent instances in which a mistake in how you apply for Medicare can have major financial consequences. This is especially true in the case of couples when one spouse has not regularly worked full time or when deaths or divorces are in play.

Government Benefits – Confused?Help is Here!

Experts Discuss Medicare, Medicaid for Older Adults, the CAPABLE program for Medicaid Clients

Colorado’s Medicaid Program May Demand Recovery of Costs It Has Paid

In what can hit some surviving family members or other heirs as a rude awakening, state Medicaid programs like Health First Colorado are required by federal law to recover certain Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of a senior Medicaid enrollee. The program typically does this by filing a claim against the estate of the enrollee after they die. This is formally known as the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program (MERP).

Colorado Medicaid Eligibility Review Could Affect Thousands

If you receive health care coverage in Colorado through Medicaid, you might be at risk of losing it in the coming months. States across the country have begun checking everyone’s

Medicaid Benefits for Older Coloradans

The combination of pandemic impacts, high inflation, and disruptions in people’s livelihoods has put many older Coloradans at risk of being unable to cover their medical expenses. This is particularly true for those who have not yet reached the age of eligibility for Medicare. Read more …

Exploding the Myths About Medicare & Medicaid – Whether You are 45 or 65 or Older and live in Colorado …This One Is for YOU!

Understand options about medicaid and medicare.

The Basics of Medicare

Attention older adults! Did you know open enrollment is now available for Medicare? You have until December 7 to change your coverage. Now is the time to evaluate your current

Medicare-Medicaid

When Medicare Covers In-Home Care for Coloradans Aging in Place

Colorado Non-working Spouses or Ex-Spouses: Be Sure You Apply for Medicare on the Right Work Record

Government Benefits – Confused?Help is Here!

Colorado’s Medicaid Program May Demand Recovery of Costs It Has Paid

Colorado Medicaid Eligibility Review Could Affect Thousands

Medicaid Benefits for Older Coloradans

Over Age 60? Don’t miss out on the financial assistance meant for you!

Medicare–What You Need to Know Before Deciding on a Plan

Recent Prominent Medicare Fraud Alerts

Protecting Yourself from Medicare Fraud

Medicare Savings Programs: Help Is Available for Paying Premiums

I’m Sorry I Changed My Medicare Advantage Plan and I Want My Old One Back

Exploding the Myths About Medicare & Medicaid – Whether You are 45 or 65 or Older and live in Colorado …This One Is for YOU!

The Basics of Medicare

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