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Practical answers about home care, Medicaid and caring for a parent in New York City — written by our coordinators and reviewed by Anna Klyauzova, MSN, RN.
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance
Original Medicare generally does not cover routine dental care, dentures or implants. Medicare Advantage plans may add dental, and New York Medicaid covers many adult dental…
Recovery and After Hospital
Medication reconciliation compares a person's medicine list from before a hospital stay with the hospital orders and the discharge list, to catch omissions, duplicates and interactions.
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance
Medicare Part D is optional drug coverage from private plans for anyone with Medicare Part A or B. You can join when first eligible, during Open…
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance
Medicare Part B is medical insurance for doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services and equipment. In 2026 the standard premium is $202.90 a month and the…
Costs and Paying for Care
Assisted living in New York has a statewide median price of $7,110 a month (CareScout, 2025). Medicare does not pay for it, and Medicaid pays only…
Medicaid, CDPAP and Insurance
No. Original Medicare does not pay for hearing aids or fitting exams, but Part B covers hearing and balance exams a doctor orders. Some Medicare Advantage…
Recovery and After Hospital
Before you leave a New York hospital you are owed a written discharge plan, and Medicare patients can ask the QIO, Commence Health at 1-866-815-5440, for…
Costs and Paying for Care
Original Medicare does not cover adult diapers or underpads, though it can cover catheter and ostomy supplies. New York Medicaid covers diapers, liners and underpads with…
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