Insurance Secrets for Equipment, Therapy, and Aging in Place

Ever been shocked to learn your insurance won’t pay for a shower chair—but will pay tens of thousands after a fall? In this episode, Brandy and Emilia break down what insurance actually covers, what it doesn’t, and how to make the most of your benefits when it comes to equipment, therapy, and care at home. They share real-world tips on how to navigate Medicare and Medicare Advantage, get therapy started without a hospital visit, and how veterans can access powerful VA benefits. It’s the inside info every caregiver, clinician, and aging adult needs.

Chapters:

00:00 – Would You Rather: The weirdest game intro yet

03:15 – Why insurance doesn’t cover grab bars

09:16 – What Medicare will cover and how to get it

28:21 – Starting therapy without going to the hospital

39:10 – The VA covers more than you think

Resources:

Find care equipment and aging-in-place solutions at https://www.asksamie.com

Get caregiver training from occupational therapists at https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com

Learn more at https://www.carelabpodcast.com