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Are there certain health care benefits you feel should not be covered by medicare or medicaid?
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∙ 15y ago
This is a question that should be used in a forum. Personally I believe no cosmetic surgeries should be covered at all unless they are used to repair damage from some kind of accident or injury.
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∙ 15y ago
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If you have Medicare in Idaho are you covered if you travel out of state?
Medicare is nationwide. If you're referring to Medicaid, you're covered if the provider is willing to bill Idaho Medicaid.
What populations are covered by Medicaid or medicare?
Eldery and youth
If a patient has medicare primary and medicaid secondary what payment is the patient responsible for?
WHEN MEDICARE IS PRIMARY, THE PATIENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECONDARY COPAY.
Where can I find a dentist for a denture plate that will be covered by medicaid or medicare or a very reasonable payment plan”?
“Where can I find a dentist for a denture plate that will be covered by medicaid or medicare or a very reasonable payment plan?””
Are incontinence pads covered by any medical insurances (regular, medicaid or medicare)?
Incontinence products are not covered by health insurance or Medicare. If the person is living in a nursing home then they are covered by Medicaid. Also check with your long term care policy as they might cover them.
Cost of illegal aliens who use medicare and medicaid?
Medicaid recipients must document citizenship/legal residence in US. Medicare recipients must have 40 calendar quarters of work covered by Medicare. In other words, undocumented aliens are not eligible, although there are surely cases of such persons receiving benefits fraudulently.
What is medicaid gap insurance?
Medigap: Medigap (also known as medical supplemental insurance) refers an individual insurance policy which can be purchased to cover certain health care services and costs which are not provided by Medicare. Medigap insurance is becoming very important to people covered under the Medicare program since reduction in levels of benefits and curtailment in availability of services have become reality as a result of the need to control the costs of this program. Medicaid: Medicaid is the federal program which provides for the health care needs of certain low-income people. Medicare: Medicare is the federal program which provides for the health care needs of the elderly, the blind and the disabled.
Can i submit a bill nys Medicaid for medicare hmo deductible?
You cannot bill Medicaid for your HMO deductibles. However, if you are medicaid eligible, you don't need a Medicare HMO - Medicaid should be paying your Medicare co-payments, deductibles, and any other covered expenses that Medicare doesn't pay. If you are on Medicaid spend-down, your HMO deductible is a medical expense that can be applied to spend-down.
What benefits of Medicare part A are not covered?
blood and hiv
Are persons in jails and prisons covered by eikther Medicare of Medicaid?
If the prisoner meets all the standard Medicare eligibility requirements, they would be eligible for Medicare. This includes the requirement to pay for their Part B Premium. See the link to social security website for more information. In general, persons in jails or prison are not covered by Medicaid.
Does Medicare/tricameral for life cover hearing aids?
No, hearing aids are not covered by Medicare or Tricameral for Life. Typically, Medicaid or commercial insurance policies will pay the cost of hearing aids. An insurance program called Medicare/Tricare for Life covers medical services and supplies. Hearing aid coverage is not included. Hearing aids are often seen as a sort of durable medical equipment that is not perpetually covered by Medicare or Tricare. Hearing aids may be covered by private insurance policies. Depending on the plan, these insurance policies can pay all or part of the cost of a hearing aid. Additionally, Medicaid programs in certain areas provide coverage for hearing aids. Depending on the person's financial circumstances, Medicaid can pay all or some of the hearing aid's price. In conclusion, hearing aids are not covered by Medicare or Tricameral for Life. A commercial insurance plan or Medicaid may provide coverage for hearing aids for people.
are cheap diabetic supplies covered by medicaid?
In many cases diabetic supplies are covered by medicaid. The government site for medicare/medacaid gives you the most comprehensive answer. http://www.medicare.gov/publications/pubs/pdf/11022.pdf
