Original Medicare typically only pays for eyeglasses following cataract surgery.

Medicare coverage for eyecare is limited to people who have or are at high risk for certain conditions. Eyeglasses are only covered after cataract surgery.

Does Medicare Pay for Eyeglasses for Diabetics?

Before you sign on the dotted line, you should understand how your insurance policy works. These questions will help.

You deserve to know exactly how your insurance policy works. Here’s how to figure out what’s covered before you sign on the dotted line.

9 Questions to Ask Your Medicare Agent

9 Questions to Ask Your ClearMatch Medicare Agent

Naturopathic medicine is an independent branch of medicine that uses natural and non-invasive methods to treat various conditions and diseases.

Medicare covers two types of naturopathic medicine under very specific conditions: chiropractic care and acupuncture to treat chronic low back pain.

Does Medicare Cover Naturopathic Medicine?

Making time to catch up with a friend or discuss a new show with your spouse isn’t just enjoyable. It’s a workout for your mind.

Talking to someone every day can help with memory, mental flexibility, and self-control.

5 Ways to Turn a Conversation into a Workout for Your Brain

4 Signs a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan is Right for You

The Brain Exercise You Should Do Every Day

Your Social Security benefit is based on your earnings and age at retirement, but the maximum payment you can receive is $4,555 in 2023.

Your Social Security retirement benefit is based on your lifetime average salary as reported to the Social Security Administration over a 35-year period.

What Is the Maximum Social Security Payment?

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Most beneficiaries can only lose their Medicare coverage if they fail to pay their premiums.

Depending on how you receive your Medicare benefits, there are a few ways you could lose Medicare coverage. However, most can be avoided to prevent gaps in benefits.

Can You Lose Your Medicare?

Whether you should enroll in Medicare is based on federal law, not personal preference.

Retirement benefits is one reason so many Americans choose to work for the federal government. But that doesn't mean you don't need to sign up for Medicare.

Should Retired Federal Employees Take Medicare Part B?

You may not contribute to a health savings account (HSA) when you have Medicare, but you can withdraw from one.

A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for medical expenses. However, you cannot contribute to an HSA if you have Medicare.

What Is the Penalty for Having an HSA and Medicare?

Rules for a Health Savings Account if You Have Medicare

Medical necessity is the main qualifier when determining whether a service is covered by Medicare.

Most services associated with hip replacement surgery are covered by Medicare Part A, Part B and Part D, though actual costs can vary.

Are Hip Replacements Covered Under Medicare?

While there are many joys to getting older, being the target of scams certainly is not one of them. These scams can come in many forms, including online, over the phone, through the mail, and even in person.

If you're 65+, you probably already know that scammers and con artists target you more than any other demographic. Here's how to avoid them.

How to Avoid Getting Scammed

Sometimes, speed really matters. That’s definitely true when someone is having a stroke – the fifth leading cause of death in the country.

Is it a stroke? Learn why you need to act fast, common stroke symptoms, how to prevent stroke, and a quick way to know when you need to call for help.

Act FAST When Someone Has a Stroke

How to Act F.A.S.T. when Someone Is Having a Stroke

If your doctor thinks it's medically necessary, Medicare typically covers allergy testing.

Medicare covers allergy tests in some cases, but not always. As with most services, much depends on whether the test is considered medically necessary.

Does Medicare Cover Allergy Testing?

These days, most insurance companies cover a variety of preventive services, such as an annual wellness visit, for one simple reason: they work. These types of screenings help diagnose potential health issues early, while they are easier (and less expensive) to treat. And, if a condition develops between yearly wellness visits, it is less likely to have advanced far, meaning it is also easier to treat.

Part B covers annual Medicare Wellness Visits 100%. This yearly preventive screening includes a complete medical examination and mental health assessment.

Does Medicare Cover Annual Wellness Visits?

Medicare Wellness Visits: Preventive Care and Screenings

Medicare Advantage plans are a great option for many people, combining the different parts of Original Medicare under one convenient plan. Plus, Medicare Advantage can offer broader coverage than Original Medicare. In fact, some of these extra benefits may surprise you.

Most Medicare Advantage plans go beyond the coverage offered by Original Medicare. Learn more about seven surprising benefits your plan might offer.

7 Surprising Medicare Advantage Benefits

First, we'll ask you about what's important to you in a Medicare plan. Then, we'll ask you about your prescriptions and your doctors to make sure they are included in your plan.

Once we have this information, we’ll review available plans in your area and show you the plans that best meet your needs. 

You can enroll in your Medicare plan right on our site, and you’ll never be asked for payment online. 

We want you to feel confident in your choice. If you don’t feel comfortable making an important decision like this on your own, a licensed ClearMatch Medicare agent is always standing by to help you make sure you understand your plan choice. 

There is no magic crystal ball on choosing the right Medicare plan. But we do make it simple. Here are just a few steps that will help us find the right plan for you. 

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