Savvy Senior: February 27, 2020

Dear Savvy Senior,

I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to find out what they don’t cover so I can avoid any surprises.

Almost 65

Dear Almost,

While Medicare (Part A and B) covers a wide array of health care services after you turn 65, it doesn’t cover everything. If you need or want certain services that aren’t covered, you’ll have to pay for them yourself unless you have other insurance, or you enroll in a Medicare Advantage health plan, which may offer some additional benefits. Here’s a look at some commonly needed medical services that original Medicare doesn’t pa...