Medicare & Parkinson’s: Your Frequently Asked Questions
Almost 90% of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are covered by Medicare. We know that navigating Medicare and understanding what it means for managing your Parkinson’s disease can be overwhelming. In part two of our Medicare and Parkinson’s webinar series, we will drill down into some of the most frequently asked questions about Medicare coverage like: Are there annual caps on physical, occupational and speech therapy?; What types of mental health treatment are covered under Medicare?; and Will Medicare pay for long term care services?
Presenters
Jessica Shurer, MSW, LCSW
Director of Patient and Carepartner Advocacy, CurePSP
Carrie Blakeway Amero, MPA
Director for Long-Term Services and Supports, AARP
Adolfo Diaz
Associate Vice President of Information & Resources, Parkinson's Foundation