Medicare is the nation’s largest health insurance program, covering health care services such as hospital stays, skilled nursing and physician services for millions of Americans.
If you’re a caregiver and feeling overwhelmed as you plan to enroll or look into the benefits covered for your loved one, you’re not alone.
It may seem hard to determine when or where to begin, but the best place to start when you are new to Medicare is familiarizing yourself with the plans and educating yourself on the process.
As a caregiver of an aging loved one, you might have Medicare questions such as: How does Medicare work? How will I get my loved one’s coverage? Do they need prescription drug coverage? How do I know what Medicare coverage is right for them?
The first step in better understanding your choices and getting your questions answered is accessing this Infographic from BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.
This visual Infographic easily breaks down:
- What the 4 parts of Medicare are and what you need to know about each
- Which plans may cover prescription drugs
- Tips on how to possibly avoid paying penalties
- A mapped out view with questions and answers to help walk you through determining the best coverage for your loved one
- Plus more!
This Infographic is one of many tools in our Caregiver Toolkit, to gain access to the full kit, visit here.