…action as soon as possible. The Center for Medicare Advocacy (www.medicareadvocacy.org) has some useful information and an FAQ on Medicare eligibility and rights. You may also want to consult a…
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What Are the Differences Between the Medicare Supplement Plans — and Should You Switch from Plan F to Plan G?
…ongoing health issues. A Medicare Supplement plan helps pay these costs. You keep your same doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare, and Medicare still pays its share first. The Medigap…
The Status of Medicare on it’s 49th Birthday
…soon as possible. Understanding Medicare Millions of older Americans depend on Medicare for guaranteed, affordable health coverage. However, it is important to understand that Medicare, the public health insurance system…
Important Medicare Change: Patients No Longer Need to Show Progress to Receive Nursing Coverage
…nursing homes failed to show improvement but still needed skilled nursing in the form of custodial care or therapy, Medicare would routinely terminate their Medicare coverage, forcing these patients prematurely…
Lifetime Protection Plan®
…or a new Medicare Advantage plan based on a “qualifying life event” that creates a Special Enrollment Period. If you use Retirement and Medicare Together to obtain a Medicare Supplement…
Hospice and Palliative Care are Essentially the Same Thing—Why is Hospice Covered While Palliative Care Is Not?
…by Medicare, VA benefits, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. Services related to the life-limiting illness, such as medication, equipment and supplies, are all covered with few or…
2020 Key Elder Law Dollar Amounts
…have changed for the coming year: Medicare Deductibles, Premiums and Co-pays Medicare Part A Deductible 2020: $1,408 deductible for each benefit period 2019: $1,364 deductible for each benefit period Medicare…
“Confusion Over Medicare Improvement Standard Persists”- Case Reintroduced and New Settlement Reached
…involved in the class-action lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services filed by Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid. The court ruled in favor of Jimmo…
Ask the Expert- Is Medicare Enough to Cover Mom’s Nursing Home Stay?
…Does Medicare cover nursing home stays? What if she needs more than the 100 days I read about? A. Many people believe that Medicare covers nursing home stays. It is…
Groundbreaking Decision Made on Observation Status Appeals
…Medicare for reimbursement. The rules previously forced many Medicare beneficiaries to either pay thousands of dollars out of pocket for rehabilitative care or to forgo the needed care altogether. While…
Does Medicare Discriminate Against Certain Elders?
…Find out more about Medicare’s Mental Health benefits on the Medicare.gov website. Since its inception, Medicare has also effectively discriminated against older adults in that Medicare does not pay for…
A Major Change to Therapy/Rehabilitation Coverage for Medicare Patients
…click here. Appealing Medicare’s Decision If you are in the Original Medicare Plan, you can file an appeal if you think Medicare should have paid for, or did not pay…
Does Medicare Really Not Care About Long-Term Care?
…with end-stage renal disease. Medicare only covers medically necessary care and focuses on acute care, such as doctor visits, drugs, and hospital stays. Medicare also covers short-term care and rehabilitation,…
Will the Government Pay for My Long Term Care?
…because of medical and nursing home costs. Does the government Medicare program pay for eldercare costs? A statement on the Medicare.gov website clarifies what Medicare will pay for. “Generally, Medicare…
What Does Medicare’s New Rule Mean for Prior Authorization?
…receiving long-term care, please call us to make an appointment for your initial consultation: Medicare Planning Fairfax: 703-691-1888 Medicare Planning Fredericksburg: 540-479-1435 Medicare Planning Rockville: 301-519-8041 Medicare Planning DC: 202-587-2797…
Important Medicare Change: Patients No Longer Need to Show Progress to Receive Nursing Coverage
…nursing homes failed to show improvement but still needed skilled nursing in the form of custodial care or therapy, Medicare would routinely terminate their Medicare coverage, forcing these patients prematurely…
Top 19 Articles of 2019
…more than 21 million seniors enrolled in the Medicare Advantage (MA) Health Plan. The changes resulted in plan participants (approximately 36% of the total Medicare population) receiving new and more…
President Biden Signs Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, Extending Medicare Coverage of Telehealth
Q. During COVID, my parents took advantage of telehealth for primary care, neurology, and mental health appointments, and it was covered by Medicare. It was so much easier for them…
Is There Any Recourse for Hefty Observation Status Bills?
…insurance. But an observation patient is treated under Part B rules. Then, if an observation patient needs skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, Medicare won’t pay. Medicare’s nursing home benefit is…
ACA is Here to Stay – Is That Good for Seniors?
…Medicare are affected by the ACA. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), below are some examples of how the ACA positively affects seniors on Medicare: Preventative…
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