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redstatebluegirl

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11. Thank you! I love everyone on this site! It is like an extended family with lots of good advice!

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Wed May 4, 2016, 12:18 PM

May 2016

We are driving up this weekend to try and figure out how best to help her. The long distance makes helping her quickly an issue. My husband is going to get her power of attorney this weekend so we can do more than we do now. Her mind is ok, a little slow. She is 85. Thank you again!

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Does anyone know the reasoning for Medicare not covering eyes and dental? [View all] redstatebluegirl May 2016 OP

$ n/t Wilms May 2016 #1

Go to an eye doctor that takes Medicare CountAllVotes May 2016 #2

Thanks we have a doctor near her that takes medicare. redstatebluegirl May 2016 #10

That should work! CountAllVotes May 2016 #12

Apparently, it would take an act of congress ismnotwasm May 2016 #3

one of my clients is a cardiologist....well known link between bad teeth and heart valve issues Demonaut May 2016 #4

I readily admit to having limited knowledge in this area Cirque du So-What May 2016 #5

Medical opthalmological diagnoses and treatment is covered under Medicare. WillowTree May 2016 #13

In answer to your question TexasProgresive May 2016 #6

Most health insurance policies, wherever they come from, don't cover eyes and teeth. apnu May 2016 #7

Medicare DOES cover one eye exam. dixiegrrrrl May 2016 #8

If this is a medical problem WhiteTara May 2016 #9

Thank you! I love everyone on this site! It is like an extended family with lots of good advice! redstatebluegirl May 2016 #11