Posted by Nate Birt on Tue May 16 2023
As a caregiver, you might be exploring how to pay for your loved one’s in-home care. You might have asked, “Does Medicare cover in-home care?” There are many cases in which Medicare provides partial coverage of care provided at home for a short period. This article breaks down the circumstances in which Medicare will cover those expenses. We’ll also explain what to look for so that you don’t get hit with unexpected costs in cases where Medicare won’t cover certain things. Read More
Posted by Chad Birt on Tue Apr 16 2024
If your family has recurring medical expenses, you’ve probably considered investing in a tax-advantaged account, like a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA). Both HSAs and FSAs can help you save money on medical care and supplies, but each has distinct differences. To learn more, we connected with several financial experts. Here, we compare and contrast HSAs and FSAs and provide tips for shopping with either. Read More
Posted by Jonathan Magolnick on Wed Oct 21 2020
Talking to your parents about finances is common challenge that many of Carewell’s members face with their aging parents. Asking about finances has always been a taboo topic. Plus, when you think of it from your mom’s perspective, your parents have probably always been the one to look out for you. Now, with the roles beginning to reverse, she may be reluctant to transition from caregiver to care recipient. Read More
Posted by Valerie Henderson on Wed Dec 02 2020
When you’re caregiving, you have enough to do without trying to navigate the complexities of insurance, so we put together a simple overview of what’s covered, what’s not, and who can take advantage of Medicare’s most common offerings. Read More