Medicare covers home hospital beds when medically necessary with a doctor’s order. Medicare Part B covers 80% of the cost, while Medicare Advantage (Part C) may cover more. A hospital bed is a bed ...

If you get sick or injured and need hospital care, which can cost thousands of dollars, would you be able to afford it? For many seniors on Medicare, it may be a challenge, according to a recent ...

Dear Savvy Senior: To avoid any future health care surprises, can you tell me what original Medicare doesn’t cover in 2026? — New Beneficiary Dear New Beneficiary: It a great question. While original ...

Medicare Part B may cover a bedside commode when a doctor deems it medically necessary and the person is unable to access or use a standard toilet. After meeting the Part B deductible of $257 in 2025, ...

Medicare doesn't cover all senior healthcare costs and lacks some services found in employer-sponsored plans. Most people are automatically enrolled in Parts A and B upon turning 65 if they receive ...