5 Expensive Things Medicare Will Not Cover

Health care costs in retirement are a major concern for those heading into retirement. Special guest Keith Armbrecht discusses five expensive things Medicare does not cover that you should be aware of.

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[MedicareonVideo]

Thanks for having me. Happy to answer any Medicare questions.

[shanenoel]

Some years ago, my mother had a stroke paralyzing her on her left side. She could walk a little bit with her right leg using a walker. She had to wear special shoes, the left one had a brace fitted on it. Her shoes obviously wore out because they were the only shoes she could wear and they were very expensive. When I called Medicare I asked them to approve the shoes.They had the gall to tell me that they could only pay for one shoe! I argued with them for 15 minutes about that and asked them when they buy new shoes do they only buy one. The were relentless. I work in healthcare on the administrative and clinical side and fortunately, one of the administrative managers was a former nurse and she was a fantastic Medicare, State and public health guru. She overheard my conversation with Medicare and came to me to ask what was wrong. I told her and the first thing she said was "Your mother is a diabetic correct"? I said yes. She then said call them back. Since your mom's a diabetic they have to pay for both of her shoes. I called them back and Shazam!!! She was correct. There are many things that Medicare and most healthcare and State agencies will not tell you about what is available to you. Do your homework.Talk to someone in the know. Know your rights. With a little digging you'd be surprised at what U find out..

[dennishassler]

There are options to do dental care, vision and other uncovered services in foreign countries where the costs are a fraction of the costs in the USA. Travel Insurance often covers people ANYWHERE in the world except in the USA due to excessive costs in the USA. We were in Mexico and caught something impacting the lungs, so I immediately went to an excellent doctor - total cost was less than $25, but here in the USA for travelers the cost to do the same thing would be in the HUNDREDS. This GREED in our medical system is inhuman and unfair at so many levels.

[laurelchaconas]

Such a great idea to have a free resource book along with videos about everything Medicare!

[uncareid]

Good content delivered quickly. Thanks!

[julieo]

Medicare needs to cover dental we paid into medicare when we have worked it's bull they don't cover much but they charge an arm and a leg and you still have to get extra medicial coverage

[kennethflood]

I was on Kaiser advantage but just switched to Humana ( a PPO) can I switch back now and get just medicare with a supplement, as you suggest on your cideos

[rtlowry]

Does anyone have any updates on The Windfall Elimination Act

[TheDonnaCrosby]

I just want the same coverage members of Congress have

[kennethflood]

I just switched from kaiser permanent Advantage to Humana advantage. can I switch back to just medicare and then get a supplement?

[johnchain]

No wonder why so many people don’t have a teeth’s

[patriciahoisington]

Medicine advantage covers some vision dental and hearing

[km-bozx]

The dental plans are to expensive, with minimal reward. Plan now and max out an HSA....

[kevinnorton]

If your on SSA an have Medicaid an Medicare it might cover it

[michaelcoury]

Call SS they will tell you this for FREE. Come on Lee this crap is OLD NEWS!!!