Medical alert systems have been around since the 1980s when the TV commercial for Life ... Medicare supplemental insurance, also known as Medigap, generally helps with costs not fully covered ...

Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Medicare is a lifesaver ... They may also deliver limited services not covered by Original Medicare, such as some dental, hearing ...

"Most retirees don't have dental insurance, and dental work is not covered by Medicare," Levering says. Most significantly, Medicare only covers up to 100 days of nursing home care, after which ...