Medicare/Medicaid Insurance Terminology
Understanding Medicare/Medicaid Terminology The language used in describing Medicare or Medicaid can trip us up. Recently, I was involved in […]
Understanding Medicare
Understanding Medical Necessity
Understanding Medical Necessity Medicare’s underlying logic is medical necessity. This logic was implemented in 1965 to prevent abuse of Medicare
Medicare and Medical Records
As caregivers, we are often overwhelmed by our loved one’s health information. Different medical providers will ask about lab tests
Medicare and Second Opinions vs Consultations
As a caregiver, we may notice subtle changes in our loved one’s health or behaviors that affect their quality
Advantage Plans with Vision and Dental Coverage
As caregivers, we are often responsible for our loved one’s health coverage,
Disability MEDICARE and COBRA
As caregivers, we need to investigate whether other benefits are available if our loved one is legally disabled. I have
Medicare, Authorizations and PHI (privileged health information)
One of the most frustrating elements a caregiver deals with is all the health privacy requirements. We frequently are unable
Post Hospital Care Out of Home
Post Hospital Care Out of Home We may find ourselves, as caregivers, needing to find an out-of-home placement for our