Medicare

Most seniors want to be able to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. . .

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

If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, your plan may overrule your doctor and refuse to cover a treatment or procedure that it deems to be medically unnecessary or experimental. However, there is an appeal process to resolve these conflicts. ...

Elderlaw 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

You generally must be enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B before you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. If you want to join a Medicare Advantage plan, you should contact the plan and ask if it is...

Elderlaw 101