What to Consider Before Signing Up for Medicare
Signing up for Medicare is a significant step in ensuring your healthcare needs are met as you age
Caring for Kupuna: Your Guide to Managing Your Parents’ Healthcare in Hawaii
Taking on the role of caregiver for your aging parents is a journey filled with love, responsibility, and sometimes, a bit of overwhelm. In Hawai’i, where the concept of “ohana” (family) is deeply ingrained, caring for kupuna (elders) is an act of love and respect.
Does Medicare Provide Coverage For My Spouse?
Medicare is an individual health insurance plan, meaning that it is not meant for spousal coverage. However, one’s spouse can influence eligibility and coverage options. What Medicare Cannot Do Unfortunately, your Medicare coverage will not provide the coverage you were likely hoping for to your spouse.
Will Medicare Cover Home Health Care?
Home health care is care provided by a medical staff who gives you your medical treatments at your home. This is distinct from long-term or custodial care, and different aspects of Medicare offer coverage for this service.
Will Medicare Cover Nursing Home Care?
Those eligible for Medicare may also require nursing home care. Nursing homes provide a broad range of services, but Medicare doesn’t cover all of them.
