Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
No Mandatory or eligible? Government forced or employer forced? If you are receiving group benefits from an employer and if you are retired, your employer can require you to participate in Medicare when you are 65 event though you may not be enrolled in social security. The Medicare site has some good information. I posted the link below.
Providers are not required to participate in either the Medicare or Medicaid program. In addition, providers are required to tell you when you present your Medicare or Medicaid cards that they do not accept the programs (generally this is on the paperwork where they ask for the insurance information). If they render treatment and you have presented your id cards prior to the visit (and they did not otherwise advise you or have you sign something that they don't participate) then contact Medicare at 1-800-Medicare to report the provider.
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicaid is intended to cover all medically necessary services for indigent persons, so no supplemental insurance should be necessary. For Medicare, supplemental insurance will be necessary.
The surgery would need to be proven medically necessary. You can call 1-800-MEDICARE for details on medically necessary covered services.
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
Norfolk Island does not participate in the Medicare program. Australian citizens who have been living in Australia and move to Norfolk Island will be eligible for Medicare on return visits for up to a period of five years.
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Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
You can find eyeglasses that accept Medicare at various optometry and eyewear providers that participate in the Medicare program. To locate these providers, you can visit the Medicare.gov website and use the "Find a Medicare provider" tool, which allows you to search for eyeglass providers in your area that accept Medicare. Additionally, you can contact your Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription drug plan for a list of eyewear providers that are covered under your plan.
What provider receives reimbursement for Medicare directly from the fiscal intermediary? QIO - Quality Improvement Organization
Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance