The Basics of Medicare
posted on February 13, 2012Hopefully, you've watched our online seminar about Medicare, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Advantage Plans. But if you haven't, here is a quick summary of the main ideas: Anyone who payed into Social Security payroll taxes for at least 40 quarters (ten years) is eligible for Medicare when they turn 65. Medicare is not full health coverage: there are deductibles & out of pocket expenses. Medicare Supplements are available to cover the gaps in Medicare. Medicare Advantage is a plan that replaces Medicare and offers full coverage. Depending on what your circumstances, there are different plans to suit your financial & medical needs. For more information, visit our FAQ.
How do I prevent Medicare fraud?
posted on October 25, 2010Medicare fraud is when providers mislead Medicare into paying for services it shouldn’t pay for or paying more than it should pay. There are many ways you can prevent fraud: Protect your Medicare number the same way you would protect your credit card number. Be careful about who you give your Medicare number to. Be especially wary of someone who promises to give you a free service in exchange for your Medicare number. Know what Medicare covers and what Medicare does not cover. That way, you can question a provider…Read More
Learn more about Medicare coverage of ambulance services.
posted on September 28, 2010Original Medicare and Medicare private health plans, also known as Medicare Advantage plans, must cover emergency services even if your condition didn’t turn out to be an emergency. You can appeal if your plan refuses to pay for your ambulance ride. You can also go to any hospital or use any ambulance company in an emergency situation, whether or not they’re in your plan’s network. Medicare Part B covers emergency ambulance transportation from your home (or another place where the need arose) to a hospital. Medicare will also cover ambulance…Read More
