Medicare

With all the deductibles, copayments and coverage exclusions, Medicare pays for only about half of the medical costs of America's senior citizens. ...

Elderlaw 101

Most seniors want to be able to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. The PACE program provides care and services to some nursing home-eligible seniors to enable them to remain in their...

Medicaid 101

Medicare is not free; there are premiums and deductibles. If you don't qualify for Medicaid and can't afford a Medigap policy, you may be able to get help paying for the costs of Medicare.

Elderlaw 101

Qualifying for Medicare hardly means free health care -- there are still premiums and deductibles. However, people who qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid (called “dual eligibility”) receive help paying their out-of-pocket costs. ...

Medicaid 101

Medicare prescription drug coverage affects Medigap coverage of prescription drugs.

Elderlaw 101

A low-income subsidy (called Extra Help) is available to help pay the premiums, deductibles, and co-payments of the Medicare prescription drug benefit.

Elderlaw 101

If you are admitted to a hospital as a Medicare patient, the hospital may try to discharge you before you are ready. It is important to know your rights and how to appeal.

Elderlaw 101

When Medicare costs started skyrocketing along with the rest of the health care sector, the Medicare program began contracting with managed care plans to provide services to Medicare beneficiaries who choose the managed care option (now called Medicare Advantage). ...

Elderlaw 101

Public and private agencies offer a variety of home care services that may be available to you.

Elderlaw 101