Caregiving and managing medical care
As a caregiver, you may be faced with multiple medical issues or questions on a daily basis. It can get complicated quickly. You may be making doctor appointments, facing the impact of a hospitalization or working through a detailed home health care plan. Not to mention learning how to communicate well with doctors and health care providers.
Even day-to-day medication management can be tricky to keep up with. You may be dealing with:
- Keeping track of how to take medications correctly
- Getting prescriptions filled
- Understanding how medications are covered
Here, you’ll find guidance and tips for managing health care, medication management and more.
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Can caregivers get support through insurance?
If the person you’re caring for has UnitedHealthcare insurance, there are a variety of programs to help support caregivers.
- Pharmacy Locator helps Medicare members find convenient pharmacy locations across the country — and with some plans, you can also choose home mail delivery
- Drug Cost Estimator helps Medicare members estimate drug costs
