…Medicare covers. So, because Original Medicare does not cover dental, vision, or hearing benefits, neither do Medicare supplement plans. However, although Original Medicare doesn’t cover dental or vision, some Medicare…
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Navigating the Complexity of Medicaid and Medicare Dual Eligibility
…of spending for most Medicaid enrollees is determined by a formula. Most full-benefit Medicare-Medicaid enrollees are also eligible for Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance covered under the Medicare Savings Programs,…
Watch Out for These Scams During Medicare Open Enrollment!
…— not the government — sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans (also called Medigap plans). 7. Billing bilking. Told that something isn’t “usually” covered by Medicare, but there’s a…
How to Protect Yourself from Medicare Fraud
…plan, such as Medicare Advantage or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, you may be able to enroll over the phone and therefore are going to be giving sensitive information over the…
Money- Saving Medicare Tips for 2021
…to Medicare or have been enrolled for years, here are a few ways you can maximize your benefits this year. 1. Assess your coverage during Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment period…
Nearly Half of QMBs Are Wrongly Billed — Are You One of Them?
…of Medicaid’s Medicare Savings Programs. It helps low‑income Medicare recipients by: Paying Medicare Part A premiums Paying Medicare Part B premiums Protecting them from liability for Medicare deductibles, coinsurance, and…
Does Medicare Cover Annual Physicals?
…your physician will give you some options for managing those risks. Are You Taking Advantage of Your Annual Wellness Visit? Many Medicare recipients don’t take advantage of their covered annual…
Recent Law Expands Coverage of Chronic Care Through Medicare
…difference. What Else Does the CHRONIC Care Act Do? Sixty percent of those with Medicare have a Medicare Advantage plan. For them, the law does the following: Gives Medicare Advantage…
New “What’s Covered” App for Medicare
…support to help people better understand and evaluate their Medicare coverage options and costs between Medicare and Medicare Advantage. • A new online service that lets people quickly see how…
Does the No Surprises Act Protect Seniors Against Unanticipated Medical Bills?
…to receive care? What if you were not yet on Medicare or have a Medicare advantage plan and had to use an out-of-network provider? Surprise medical bills arise more than…
Medicare Appeals Attorney
Medicare Appeals involve the formal process of challenging Medicare coverage decisions, payment denials, or premium determinations that adversely affect you as a beneficiary. While Medicare is a vital program for…
What Medicare Covers
…more details about what Medicare covers from Medicare & You 2017 (Publication No. CMS-10050). It is important to understand that Medicare does not pay one penny for long-term care. Medicare…
Yikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
…so-called Medicare Advantage plans rarely offer a true “advantage” over Original Medicare with a Medicare Supplement plan. And if you ever try to switch back from a Medicare Advantage plan…
Seniors to See Lower Costs in Medicare Drug Advantage Plans in 2014
Medicare Advantage and Part D costs for seniors are going down, according to an announcement last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “The Affordable Care Act…
Health Reform: Changes in Store for the Elderly
…benefits to which all enrollees are entitled, but they may affect those enrolled in private Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare has been paying insurers who offer these plans more than it…
President Obama’s Health Care Overhaul: What Does it Mean for You?
…has changed for you. You’re good to go.” In other words, if you’re on Medicare now, no matter how you get Medicare, whether through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage…
Telehealth Scams are on the Rise: How Not to Fall Prey
…policies that increased plan choices and benefits, including allowing Medicare Advantage plans to include additional telehealth benefits, and many are taking advantage of these benefits. For aging adults with mobility…
An 11-Year Fight Ends in Right to Appeal Hospital Observation Status Classifications
…people who have traditional Medicare, not people who have Medicare Advantage plans. “The decision to reclassify a hospital patient from an inpatient to one receiving observation services may have significant…
Medicare Doesn’t Care About Home Care
…If you receive your care from a Medicare-certified home health agency (HHA). If you qualify, what does Medicare cover? According to the Center for Medicare Advocacy, if you qualify for…
2024 Key Elder Law Numbers
…up for Medicare or change your current Medicare coverage. There are other special situations that allow you more time to sign up for Medicare. COVID-19 care Medicare continues to cover…
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