If they don't have supplemental insurance coverage, they are usually paying retail prices for these drugs. The majority of senior citizens require eyeglasses, which are also not covered under Medicare. Everyone requires dental care on an ongoing basis. Medicare does not cover routine dental work, dentures, etc. Hearing aid usage obviously increases with age.
Many seniors are unable to get nursing home insurance coverage.
The Health Hotline service is of great benefit to senior citizens and represents a service that is not available to them under Medicare. Senior citizens often have many health concerns that can be answered by the trained nurses who can help them when they call the hotline number. All rights reserved.