by Christine | Sep 28, 2012 | Hospice, Medicare |
The unfortunate case of Mr. Back and his case against Medicare makes it clear that beneficiaries have the right to challenge a hospice provider’s refusal to provide a service that a doctor deems necessary, Mr. Deford said. But it’s disappointing because it doesn’t...
by Christine | Aug 21, 2012 | 2012, 2013, Medicare, Premiums |
Medicare beneficiaries will pay the same premium for prescription drugs next year as they did this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said. Finally, a little good financial news for seniors – your 2013 Medicare premiums are projected to remain the...
by Christine | Jul 25, 2012 | Depression, Elder Care, Elder Law, Medicare |
Depressed Medicare beneficiaries in the so-called coverage doughnut hole were more likely to cut back on their antidepressants than those who had full insurance coverage, a study has found. Even with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – Obamacare by any other name – well...
by Christine | Apr 17, 2012 | Elder Law, Healthcare, Marriage, Medi-Cal Long Term Care, Medicaid, Medicare |
There’s another layer of rules for families in which the person hoping to get government help paying for long-term care has a spouse who is still living independently. States are treating such “well” spouses in dramatically different ways. Marriage is a unique...
by Christine | Apr 16, 2012 | Depression, Elder Law, Medicare |
Depressed people are more likely to receive diagnoses and be treated in primary-care settings than elsewhere. Research shows that elderly people, in fact, prefer to deal with their primary-care provider on mental health issues. In that context, coverage of depression...
by Christine | Feb 15, 2012 | Elder Law, Medicare, Nursing Homes |
Some Medicare beneficiaries who visit the hospital are getting surprised by big bills because their stays weren't considered inpatient services. When an elderly person is ready for the nursing home, some families are entirely understanding, in agreement, and...
