Medicare Help For Caregivers

New online Medicare Help for caregivers

Caregivers now have a new resource, the ask Medicare website launched by the centers for Medicare & Medicaid services is designed to provide help with Medicare.

• The site (www.medicare.gov/caregivers) includes information on navigating through Medicare, health care services, link to partner organizations that assist caregivers and personal caregivers’ anecdotes.
• Kerry Weems, CMS acting administrator, says the new site provides valuable one stop resources for caregivers which will help them to better assist Medicare beneficiaries.
• The care that more than 44million Americans provide for  their family members friends or neighbors is valued  at 350 billions annually, according to a recent AARP report. -Rebecca Kern

We know navigating the Medicare System can be challenging for anyone so resources which help with Medicare are extremely useful. “Ask Medicare” provides caregivers with valuable information for Medicare benefits for clients and loved ones.  The site itself is set up in an easy to use fashion with Medicare Basics, Caregiver Support and Care Option sections which are clear and concise.  Ivory House is pleased to share such a wonderful Elder Care resource.