by Christine | Jan 4, 2013 | Medicare |
As pundits and politicians continue to discuss the deficit, misinformation and confusion about Medicare and the Affordable Care Act abound. All too often, facts seem to be drowned out by fiction. Several provisions of the Affordable Care Act (also known as...
by Christine | Dec 12, 2012 | Fiscal Cliff, Healthcare, Hospice, Medicare |
If President Barack Obama and Congress cannot reach an agreement on the fiscal cliff…it would likely send the country back into recession…and ultimately, it could hurt your physical and emotional health. Financial health and physical health can go hand-in-hand. In...
by Christine | Nov 29, 2012 | Elder Care, Medicare |
Medicare processed 906 billion outpatient insurance claims in 2010 – and refused to pay 10 percent of them. But if you're a senior on Medicare with a denied claim, your odds of turning that around are surprisingly good if you appeal. Few things are more...
by Christine | Nov 21, 2012 | Estate Law, Healthcare, Medicare |
Many Medicare beneficiaries are not aware that the open enrollment period for the Medicare Part D Drug plans is happening right now. You have until December 7th to determine if it is to your benefit to change plans, which could save you money. Have you signed up for...
by Christine | Nov 1, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Tens of thousands of people with chronic conditions and disabilities may find it easier to qualify for Medicare coverage of potentially costly home health care, skilled nursing home stays and outpatient therapy under policy changes planned by the Obama administration....
by Christine | Oct 16, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare |
Premiums for many popular Medicare prescription drug plans will soar next year – but seniors don't have to take the rate hikes lying down. Hunting season is open! Unfortunately, there’s little sport in this hunt: in Medicare enrollment season, maybe it’s...
