Episode Details

Have you ever paid for something for your parent and later wondered, “Wait… could their Medicare plan have helped with that?”  Or you’re trying to help them stay independent, but you don’t even know what resources might already be available.

In today’s episode, I’m showing you how to find out what your parent’s Medicare plan may include, especially if they’re on a Medicare Advantage plan. The big win is simple: get the right authorization so you can ask the plan questions and get real answers.

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If you’re starting to step in more with your aging parent and feeling unsure what to focus on, I offer a limited number of 60-minute Parent Clarity Sessions.

This is a focused session where we can talk through your situation and help you get clear on what matters most right now, so you can feel less overwhelmed and move forward with a plan.

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🎧 IN THIS EPISODE

✔️ Why most families don’t find the “extra” resources until they’re already overwhelmed

✔️ The one step that makes everything easier: how to get authorization to speak to the plan

✔️ Where to find the coverage details for your parents' plan

✔️ Examples of categories that may be included (depending on the plan), like:

- In-home support

- Transportation

- Meals

- Adult day services

- Durable medical equipment (think wheelchair, oxygen, and similar)

- Dental, vision, and hearing aids

- Alternative or wellness-type benefits

- Worldwide travel coverage

- Help after a hospital stay

✔️ A simple way to track what you learn so you’re not starting from scratch next time

Quick encouragement

You’re not being pushy. You’re being responsible. Getting clear on resources is one of the most practical ways to protect your parent and protect your own time and sanity too.

Your support helps this message reach more of those with elderly parents who are trying to do this well. Thank you for listening. Trina G.

 

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