Videos to Help You Understand Medicare
Helpful Videos to Guide You Through Medicare Basics and Benefits
Understanding Medicare
Videos to Help You Understand Medicare
Understanding Medicare doesn’t have to be confusing. Our curated video library is designed to break down the most important topics, from enrollment and coverage types to preventive care, cost-saving tips, and more. Whether you’re new to Medicare or looking for clarity on specific benefits, these videos will empower you to make confident decisions about your healthcare. Watch at your own pace and take control of your Medicare journey with clarity and ease.
Alcohol Awareness Month
- “Risky drinking” is defined as more than 14 drinks per week for men, and 7 drinks per week for women.
- You might be eligible for alcohol misuse screenings.
- Medicare Part B covers alcohol misuse screenings once per year.
- You may be elligible for counseling sessions.
- April is Alcohol awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
- Cervical Health Awareness Month takes place in January.
- ALL women are at risk for cervical cancer. It is however, the easiest female cancer to prevent.
Medicare Part B covers 2 types of screening tests to help prevent cervical cancer:
- Pap test
- HPV test
It occurs most often in women over the age of 30.
Diabetes
- Diabetes affects nearly 21 million children and adults in the USA.
- Medicare covers free diabetes screening.
- If you have diabetes, Medicare covers many of your supplies.
- You can also have diabetes supplies delivered to your home.
- Medicare also covers diabetes self-management training.
- ESRD is permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or kidney transplant.
- If you are 65 or older and have ESRD, Medicare will start paying for your dialysis treatment right away.
- Medicare covers kidney transplants in a Medicare approved hospital.
- Medicare also covers the full cost of finding the proper kidney for your transplant, and the full cost of care for your kidney donor.
- Medicare covers kidney transplants in a hospital that Medicare approves for kidney transplants. Medicare will also cover the full cost for finding the proper kidney for your transplant.
- Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of sight by damaging part of the eye called the optic nerve.
- When this occurs you begin to lose patches of vision, usually side vision.
- January is National Glaucoma Month.
- Medicare covers a glaucoma test once every 12 months for people at high risk for glaucoma.
- Watch this video to help determine if you might be at risk.
Heart Disease
- Heart disease is responsible for 1 in every 4 deaths in the USA making it the leading cause of death for all Americans.
- About half of US adults have at least one of the major factors to cause heart disease.
- You may not know you have symptoms for heart disease unless you are tested.
- Every 5 years, Medicare will cover a cardio-vascular screening at no cost to you.
- Work together with your health care provider to determine if you are at risk.
Hospice Care
- Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill.
- With hospice care the focus is on comfort not on curing illness.
Medicare Covers:
- Services to manage pain related to terminal illness.
- Benefits for any health problems not related to terminal illness.
Home Health Care
- Health care treatments that were once only offered in a hospital or doctors office can now be done in your home.
- Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient and just as effective as care you could get in a hospital or a nursing facility.
- Medicare covers some home health care services if you meet certain eligibility criteria.
- Before you start home health care, your doctor must order it.
- A home health agency will work with you regarding your care needs.
It’s Always Time to Quit Tobacco
- May 31st is World No Tobacco Day.
- Tobacco use is the second leading cause of death worldwide! It’s ALWAYS time to quit.
- Tobacco is responsible for 1 in 10 of every adult death.
- Medicare Part B covers up to 8 face-to-face visits in a 12 month period.
Medicare’s Preventive Benefits
- Take care of yourself with Medicare’s expanded benefits without any additional cost.
- Stay healthy by using these early protection services.
- Talk with your doctor to establish what tests you may need and how often you need them.
Medicare – Ways to Save Money
- If you have limited income and resources you may qualify for Medicaid.
- Medicaid also offer benefits not included with Medicare.
- You may also be able to get help paying your Medicare premiums and prescription drug costs.
- You can visit Medicare.gov for more information.
Medicare – Vaccines
- 1 in 3 people in the US will develop shingles during their lifetime.
- Developing shingles can be dangerous to your health.
- Shingles can be prevented with a vaccine that significantly reduces the risk.
- Most Medicare drug plans covers these costs.
Medicare Part B covers vaccines for:
- Hepatitis B
- Pneumococcal infection
- Flu shot
National Physical Therapy Month
- October is National Physical Therapy Month.
- Medicare helps pay for necessary outpatient therapy services.
- There are limit called therapy-caps, or therapy-caps limits.
Nursing Home & Long-Term Care
- 70% of people turning 65 will need some form of long-term care.
- Long-term care has a range of services and support designed to meet your personal care needs.
- Most long-term care is provided at home.
- Original Medicare generally does not cover long-term care stays in a nursing home.
- Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide you.
- Depending on your needs and resources, you may have other long-term choices.
Planning for your discharge from a hospital, nursing home or other care setting
If you are getting discharged, there are some things you should do to prepare for your departure.
During your stay, your doctor and staff will help you get ready.
There’s a checklist on Medicare.gov that can help you prepare.
Women’s Health
- Women have unique health concerns including certain types of cancers and chronic disease.
- Women often avoid and delay preventive care because of out-of-pocket costs.
- Screening test are very important because they can help detect diseases early.
- Women with Medicare can take care of these services with no, or very little cost.
- Talk to your doctor about risk factors and schedule a screening.
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