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2024 - 1 - 2Unraveling the Medicare Maze: A Guide to Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - CMS - Medicare - Medicare Advantage - Medicare Part B - Medicare Part DDiscover the hidden pitfalls of Medicare rules and how to navigate them to save millions!
Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be like walking through a maze blindfolded, with costly consequences for those who miss crucial enrollment details. Toni's shocking discovery about her mother's overlooked Medicare Part B and D enrollment serves as a cautionary tale for millions of Americans. Savvy Senior raises a common query about spouses' eligibility for Medicare benefits, shedding light on the lesser-known rules that could impact even those who have worked most of their lives. The recent proposal by CMS for an appeals process for Medicare patients highlights the need for clearer guidelines to protect patients from unexpected financial burdens. Additionally, the lump sum payments for Medicaid enrollees and certain Medicare beneficiaries bring hope for improved coverage across different payer categories.
With over 31.2 million elders enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, the program's popularity is evident, but Columnist Al Norman unveils the 'disadvantages' lurking beneath the surface. The proposed rule by CMS to establish appeals processes for certain Medicare cases falls short of addressing all concerns, leaving room for further improvements and clarifications to ensure fair treatment for all patients.
TONI SAYS: Ignoring Medicare rules costs Americans millions in ... (Lockport Union-Sun & Journal)
Toni: I need your help! I have discovered that my mother, who is 67, never enrolled in Medicare Part B or D. She was under the impression that if she did ...
Savvy Senior: What You Need to Know About Medicare Spouse ... (ETV News)
Dear Savvy Senior, Are spouses who have not worked outside the home eligible for Medicare benefits? I have worked most of my adult life, but my wife has ...
CMS proposes appeals process for Medicare patients placed on ... (McKnight's Long Term Care News)
Medicare patients initially admitted to hospitals as inpatients but later reclassified as outpatients under observation would finally have a process to ...
What is the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' New ... (Kaiser Family Foundation)
The lump sum payments would cover Medicaid enrollees, certain Medicare beneficiaries, and people who are covered by one or more private payers. Up to eight ...
Columnist Al Norman: Medicare Advantage and 'disadvantages' (The Recorder)
As of 2023, there were 31.2 million elders enrolled in private Medicare plans, known as “Medicare Advantage.” For the first time, that's more enrollees than ...
New CMS Medicare Appeals Proposal Falls Short of Addressing ... (Skilled Nursing News)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a proposed rule that aims to establish appeals processes for certain Medicare.
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