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Medicaid is always the payor of last resort.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoIf you are working then medicare is secondary (always)
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Do you have to pay the medicare deductible if they are paying secondary to a primary insurance carrier?
This is directly from the Medicare and You 2009 Book: When you have other insurance, there are rules that decide whether Medicare or your other insurance pays first. The insurance that pays first is called the "primary payer" and pays up to the limits of its coverage. The one that pays second, called the "secondary payer," only pays if it covers any of the costs left uncovered by the primary coverage. If you have other insurance, tell your doctor, hospital, and pharmacy so your bills get paid correctly. If you have questions about who pays first, or you need to update your other insurance information, call Medicare's Coordination of Benefits Contractor at 1-800-999-1118. TTY users should call 1-800-318-8782. You can view the details here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Do you pay medicare monthly and a supplemental insurance both?
I don't pay either (I'm too young for Medicare); however, it's a good idea to have supplemental insurance along with Medicare.
Will supplemental insurance pay for auto claims that medicare doesn't?
If you are speaking of automobile claims, Medicare and Medicare supplements are not related to automobile claims. Automobile insurance should pay the claims related to the vehicle, especially if you were injured. Medicare and Medicare supplements pay hospital and medical bills related to your healthcare.
What does Medicare pay that Medicaid does not pay?
Medicare and Medicaid coverage is virtually identical. The two principal things to remember are: Medicaid is always the payor of last resort (i.e., bill Medicare and/or private insurance first); and, Medicare does not pay for long term custodial care, such as a nursing home (Medicaid does).
Will Medicare pay for your mother's bed assist rails?
Consult your mother's insurance or Medicare provider.
Does congress pay into Medicare?
Members of Congress pay FICA/Medicare. They also pay health insurance premiums at rates comparable to the private sector.
Are there limitations to health insurance?
Does Medicare pay for insulin shots.
Why is the car insurance required by federal law to send info to medicare?
This is to determine if injuries from an auto accident can be paid from your insurance coverage or from Medicare. Several years ago the Federal government made auto insurance primary for paying for such injuries medical expenses and Medicare would pay secondarily over and above the auto insurance. They also made Medicare secondary to any other insurance you may have from a former employer under a retirement provision. This was a drastic swing of lots of money off of Medicare and onto other insurance programs for payment.
Does medicare help the elderly pay for affordable senior housing?
Medicare is a government sponsored health insurance. This insurance is automatic for individuals over the age of 65, and for individuals who have been on disability for 24 months (from the approval date). Medicare does not pay for housing,.
Does a person on medicare have to pay a copay in order to go to phyical theraphy?
Yes, most people on Medicare will need to pay a copay in order to go to physical therapy appointments. This is considered to be a specialist. If you have other health insurance outside of Medicare, this may cover the copay amount.
Who pays first if you have medicare and are retired hourly from General Motors?
Chances are Medicare would pay first as long as you are no longer working, or if your spouse does not have you covered under insurance through their employer. If your spouse IS working and you do have coverage through them, the group insurance would be primary if their employer has more then 100 employees working for them. Otherwise, Medicare will be primary.
Who does not pay for Medicare?
Everyone who pays any type of federal tax pays for medicare- Therefore, anyone who pays no federal taxes, does not pay for medicare. CORRECTION: Medicare is funded by a payroll tax, paid by employers and employees, and by insurance premiums. It is not funded by income taxes or other sources. Therefore, persons who are not yet Medicare eligible or who are unemployed and those few who are employed but do not pay Medicare payroll taxes do not pay for Medicare.
