…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…
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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…
National Consumer Protection Week – How can you protect yourself from Medicare fraud?
…find and punish these criminals. While the government works to find and prosecute Medicare criminals, there are things seniors can do to prevent Medicare Fraud. Here is what you can…
Ask the Expert: Medicare’s 100-Day Rule vs. Long-Term Care
…your father’s rehabilitation facility, Medicare will cover the cost of a semi-private room, meals, skilled nursing and rehabilitative services, and medically necessary supplies. Medicare covers 100% of these costs for…
Is Social Security or Medicare Running Out of Money? What the 2016 Trustees Report Has to Say
…Status of Medicare Medicare is the federal health insurance program created in 1965 for people ages 65 and over, regardless of income, medical history, or health status. Medicare plays a…
Two Popular Medigap Plans are Being Shuttered — What It Means for You!
…coverage is best for you, they change it! For decades, people on Medicare have had the option to supplement their Medicare benefits with Medigap coverage, also known as Medicare supplement…
How to Appeal Medicare Terminations in Nursing Homes
…is an improper Medicare termination in a nursing home, please download one of these self-help packets: MEDICARE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY SELF HELP PACKET MEDICARE HOME HEALTH SELF HELP PACKET …
Our Top 10 Spookiest Articles of 2022
…Advantage Plans Often Deny Necessary Care Some people with a Medicare Advantage plan have the false peace of mind that they will be covered no matter what. However, a common…
Veteran Caregivers and Spouses: Benefit Clarification
…and their widowed spouses are not aware of. TFL is a Medicare wraparound coverage for those who have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B and are eligible for TRICARE….
Top 16 Articles of 2016
…Little-Known Pitfalls of Medicare Advantage Plans: Nearly 18 million people are currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans. Many baby boomers are enticed by them, as many of them offer…
Is Original Medicare Sufficient?
Dear Angel, My mom is eligible for Medicare this year and is exploring her options. She is not sure whether to get a supplemental plan, or if original Medicare is…
Final Guidance Issued This Week to Help People with Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
…Payton, This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final guidance for the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which begins in…
Questions to Ask About Medicare if You Have Other Insurance Coverage
…when I can enroll into Medicare in the future? How will delaying enrollment now affect my Medicare premium later? You can contact Medicare by calling a Medicare customer service representative…
Happy 48th Anniversary to Medicare!
…Medicare does face financial challenges and AARP is calling for responsible, commonsense solutions that would help ensure Medicare’s continued success, including fair prescription drug prices and ridding Medicare of waste,…
Will the Inflation Reduction Act Affect Seniors on Medicare?
…Act will save money for people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments and strengthening the Medicare program. Here’s how: Reduced drug costs & improved Part D coverage: The…
What is Long-Term Care?
…Medicare supplement insurance policies that sometimes cover that deductible). Medicare-covered Nursing Home Stay A patient receiving skilled care in a nursing home from Medicare not only receives care from skilled…
She was in the Hospital a Week, and They’re Calling it Observation Status!
…the nursing facility for rehab. We called the hospital and nursing home to figure out why everything wasn’t covered by Medicare, and we’re being told her that Medicare isn’t paying…
Are you taking advantage of free preventative health services provided under the ACA?
…supplements a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” exam that is free to people who take advantage of it within their first 12 months of Medicare coverage. Medicare has details on the…
Medicare Preventive Services: What is Covered?
…Medicare Part B coverage begins on or after January 1, 2005, Medicare will cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” preventive physical exam within the first six months that you have…
Top 17 Articles of 2017
…Medicare publicizes to Medicare enrollees who request them.” This article describes some issues seniors have encountered when it comes to Medicare and home care. 13. Why Don’t ALL Nursing Homes…
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