The new Medicare drug program, known as Part D, has resulted in much confusion about rules, benefits and costs.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions from a leading health-care advocate…
DECIDING WHETHER TO SIGN UP
My mother is in her 80s, in good health and does not take any medications. Does she need Part D?
Your mother may [...]
Medicare is one of the largest health insurance programs running in the United States, and its efficiency is due to several aspects. Application forms and the entire enrollment process are conceived to be as simple as possible and accessible too. But the main quality that makes Medicare so efficient and satisfying is represented by the [...]
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While most errors that occur in Medicare payment are being caused by some mistakes of physicians, providers or suppliers, still, some individuals are actually taking advantage of Medicare beneficiaries. If you have been victimized by such fraudulent endeavors, consult your Medicare Insurance attorneys and discuss the legal actions that you may consider to regain [...]
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) administers numerous social insurance programs. One of these is the Medicare Benefits. Medicare provides health insurance programs for:1. People 65 years and above;2. People below 65 years but with disabilities for not less than two years; and3. People, regardless [...]
Are you nearing retirement, but unsure of how to obtain or fill out a Medicare application? Do you know where to go to get Medicare information? Do you know if you’re even eligible for Medicare? To find out how to apply for Medicare and who is eligible, read on.
If You Already Receive Social Security Benefits
If [...]
Policies to Fill in the Gaps
Being that Medicare doesn’t pay for certain services, supplies or medications, some may need an alternative. A medigap plan can be used; it is a policy sold by private insurance companies. The coverage helps the insured to pay for medical gap expenses and for health care outside of the [...]
Elizabeth A. Moreno is a mediator and arbitrator and is a principal of Centurion Mediation, LLC which provides quality mediation for less than $300 per hour at a location convenient to the parties in the Los Angeles, California area. Ms. Moreno has mediated and arbitrated over 300 matters. She is serving a three year appointed [...]
Every year, millions of dollars are taken from the Medicare program through deceptive practices. Medicare fraud hurts not only the program as a whole, but everyone who receives Medicare benefits. The quick guide below reveals how Medicare fraud takes place, why it affects you as an end beneficiary, and what you can [...]
Medicare 101
Understanding Medicare
This document was created to empower people with a better understanding of the Medicare system. A better understanding will help you make an informed decision, instead of being sold by a smooth talking salesman….. Yes I am an insurance professional, but I am a Christian first and abhor salesman that push [...]
Despite recent economic strain, US citizens on the cusp of senior status are still springing into action when it comes to purchasing Medicare supplement plans in anticipation of upcoming healthcare needs. With inflation rates and projected healthcare costs continually escalating, it seems as though many emerging senior citizens may need to take extra precautions, in [...]