Understanding Medical Necessity Medicare’s underlying logic is medical necessity. This logic was implemented in 1965 to prevent abuse of Medicare through overuse and improper use. One of the most difficul...

As caregivers, we need to investigate whether other benefits are available if our loved one is legally disabled. I have received many questions about disability coverage and Medicare coverage. A disability of 24 m...

  As a caregiver, we may notice subtle changes in our loved one’s health or behaviors that affect their quality of life. We need to talk to the primary care doctor who may suggest a second opinion or a consul...