Planning a trip outside of the U.S. requires a lot of preparation. What happens if you get sick while outside of the United States? Many people wonder will Medicare cover you for an emergency while traveling to a foreign country.

Medicare, also known as Original Medicare, like many things, has its pros and cons. Many people think that once enrolled in Original Medicare they don’t pay any out of pocket costs, but…

Medicare is federal health coverage for those 65 and older and for those younger than 65 with a disability, but what happens with a younger spouse’s health coverage when you enroll in Medicare? Many Medicare-eligible persons wonder…

Mental health care is for those who need need either out-patient care such as in office counseling and therapy sessions, or for those who need to be admitted to an in-patient facility for more intensive mental health care. As people turn 65, they wonder how will mental health care be covered by Medicare. Let us explain.

Exercise is key to a healthy lifestyle. Not only do you look better, but there are health and mental benefits. This may not be new information to you, but you may be wondering if Medicare covers gym memberships?

Medical Research Studies, also known as Clinical Trials, determine whether a medical treatment or device is effective and safe. As well as, these studies explore which groups will benefit the most from the treatment. Now that Medical Research studies are defined, are you covered by Medicare? The answer isn’t simple.

Transplants are necessary if you have certain type of failures. If you qualify to receive an organ, and are in a lucky position to have made one available to help save your life, will Medicare cover it? That is a fear of many Medicare-eligible person because will it cost you an arm and a leg to get a heart?

Before you undergo chemotherapy you will want to know does Medicare cover that? With 650,000 people undergoing chemotherapy each year, not knowing how you would be covered can be scary (and expensive), especially when you have other things to worry about.

Mammograms are very important for women, especially after 40, but are they covered by Original Medicare?

Before you get non-emergency surgery you may want to get a second opinion, but does Medicare cover that? That’s the big question. Going under the knife can be scary, and we all want to make sure we’re diagnosed properly before we do it.