Original Medicare (Parts A & B): See Your Loved One's Insurance Benefits in One Place
When you see the shield symbol, it means that your loved one has benefits available to receive
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Original Medicare (Parts A & B): See Your Loved One's Insurance Benefits in One Place
When you see the shield symbol, it means that your loved one has benefits available to receive
VNS Health EasyCare Plus: Meals (Post-Discharge)
You or your loved one can have meals delivered to their home after discharge from an acute inpatient hospital.
VNS Health Total: Meals (Post-Discharge)
You or your loved one can have meals delivered to their home after discharge from an acute inpatient hospital.
VNS Health EasyCare: Meals (Post-Discharge)
You or your loved one can have meals delivered to their home after discharge from an acute inpatient hospital.
VNS Health EasyCare Plus: Flex Card ($450)
A preloaded $450 spending card for covering Dental, Hearing, and Vision items or services that exceed the health plan maximum coverage amount.
Original Medicare (Parts A & B): COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
Many older adults are at higher risk for serious COVID-19 illness. Medicare covers several tests, items, and services related to COVID-19.
Original Medicare (Parts A & B): Chronic Pain Management and Treatment Services
Medicare covers monthly services to treat chronic pain for those living with it for more than 3 months.
Original Medicare (Parts A & B): Diabetes Equipment, Supplies, and Therapeutic Shoes
Medicare covers insulin delivery equipment, continuous glucose monitoring supplies, and therapeutic shoes.
Original Medicare (Parts A & B): Lymphedema Compression Treatment Items
For those diagnosed with lymphedema, prescribed gradient compression garments are covered.
VNS Health Total: Transitional Concurrent Care (TCC)
TCC is a care approach to help those with advanced illness who may be wary of ending curative treatment and transitioning to hospice.
VNS Health Total: Flex Card ($780)
A preloaded $780 spending card for covering Dental, Hearing, Vision, utilities, and items or services that exceed the health plan maximum coverage amount.
VNS Health EasyCare Plus: Transitional Concurrent Care (TCC)
TCC is a care approach to help those with advanced illness who are wary of ending curative treatment and transitioning to hospice.
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