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Does each medicare advantage plan have the right to hold the part b deductible in the same plan year?
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Medicare Advantage Plans (MAP) DO NOT hold the Part B Deductions! Medicare holds the Part B Deductions; this is the payment that everyone who has Medicare Part B have to pay. One of the qualifications to be able to obtain a MAP is to continuously pay the Part B Deduction, either from Social Security or Bank accounts.
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What is medicare deductible How much is allowed for mileage to and from medical doctors and hospitals?
medicare deductible is the amount you must pay each year before Medicare starts paying your claims. $800 With standard deductions allowed by the government to the doctors and hospitals.
Is private insurance coverage better than Medicare?
If you are eligible for Medicare, you may want to look into a Medicare Advantage Plan. This is a plan administered by a private insurance company who has a contract with Medicare. They must offer everything Medicare offers, but most Advantage plans offer above and beyond what Medicare allows. Each Advantage plan is different, it is definitely worth looking into if you feel you have needs that Medicare won't meet adequately.
Which type of deductible requires a new deductible for each separate claim?
Straight Deductible
Why do patients only get 3 days in the hosiptal that are on medicare?
There is no limit to the number of days a patient stays in a hospital under Medicare. The following is directly from the "Medicare and You 2009" book. These figures are the amount of money that you will pay if you only have Medicare without a Medicare Supplement Plan or a Medicare Advantage Plan to offset these costs. You can view the entire book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf You pay: $1,068 deductible and no coinsurance for days 1-60 each benefit period $267 per day for days 61-90 each benefit period $534 per "lifetime reserve day" after day 90 each benefit period (up to 60 days over your lifetime) All costs for each day after the lifetime reserve days. Inpatient mental health care in a psychiatric hospital limited to 190 days in a lifetime
What is a Medicare replacement?
Medicare Part C(also called Medicare Advantage)· Part C is a replacement to Part A and B(& possibly Part D) sold by United Healthcare, Blue Cross and others. Details of coverage vary by company but are similar to Medicare A and B. · If you have Part C, you generally do not need a Medigap policy because these plans usually pay for the gaps.· You can join a Medicare Advantage plan during the 3 months before you turn 65 until 3 months after you turn 65. You can change plans or join an Advantage plan between October 15th and December 7th of each year with a January 1 effective date.
Who has the best and cheapest medicare supplement coverage?
The "best" Medicare coverage depends on your individual medical needs. In other words the best plan for you may be a bad plan for someone else. Medicare regulates the plans offered by the companies, so no company is really better than another. As far as the "cheapest" there is competition between companies on prices, but it really depends on the county and state where your reside, and what type of plan you choose as to what your actual cost will be.A Medicare Advantage Plan basically replaces your use of Traditional Medicare. You still must pay your Medicare Part B premium that is automatically deducted from your Social Security check, that will not stop when you purchase the Medicare Advantage Plan. The following types of Medicare Advantage plans are available, but not always available depending on your county and state of residence:HMOPros can be zero or very low cost to you per month, predictable co-pays like $10.00 or $15.00 for doctor's office visits, and lower cost hosptilization than Traditional Medicare, no deductibles, and most will include your Medicare Part D Prescription Plan. Cons can be a restricted network of doctors that you must use, no maximum out of pocket limits, and some plans may resort to the old "referrals" to see a specialist.PPOPros can be low cost to you per month, predictable co-pays like $15.00 or $20.00 for doctor's office visits, you can go in or out of network, no deductibles when you stay in network, no referrals for specialist, lower cost hosptilization than Traditional Medicare, an established maximum out of pocket, and most will include your Medicare Part D Prescription Plan. Cons can be if you do go out of network you'll pay a deductible first before the cost is split by a percentage between you and the insurance company.PFFSThis is a "Private Fee For Services" Plan. First the Cons: The single most important thing to remember about PFFS is the fact that you must contact the doctor or hospital FIRST to see if they take the plan. Even before you make an appointment to see a doctor, the doctor must tell you that they do indeed accept the terms and conditions of the plan.The pros are similar to the PPO, it works basically the same. The monthly premiums are typically higher than the PPO, but less than adding a supplement.ONE_MORE_THING!">ONE MORE THING!Now, there are pros and cons when comparing the Medicare Advantage Plans to Traditional Medicare with Medigap, or a Medicare Supplement attached to it. Medigap, also called a Medicare Supplement, basically pays the portion of medical expenses that Medicare expects you to pay. Medicare is an "80/20" plan, meaning Medicare pays 80% of the bill and you pay 20% of the bill. Medigap can pay the 20% for you. Depending on which Medigap plan you choose, the plan can also pay the (2009) $1068.00 hositalization deductible for you and the $135.00 doctor's office deductible for you. Medigap plans have a monthly premium range anywhere between $80.00/month to $300.00/month, depending on your zip code.Medicare Supplement Plan F is considered "the Cadillac plan" as it covers almost everything that Medicare, itself, does not cover. This is also the most expensive Medigap plan.Medicare Supplement Plan G is often 10% lower in cost than Plan F and is exactly the same as F, except that the member must first pay their Medicare Part B deductible each year when seeing the physician for the first time. For 2011, this deductible is $162 for the year. The savings for going with Plan G are often in the $150 to $300 per year range. This means that Plan G is often the best choice for value.Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans are all standardized, meaning that they are the same, exact, plans from company to company. The only difference is the amount of premium each company charges for the same coverages. Claims cannot be individually denied and are paid based on whether or not they were Medicare-approved claims. That is the only criteria.
Who has the best and cheapest Medicare supplement?
The "best" Medicare coverage depends on your individual medical needs. In other words the best plan for you may be a bad plan for someone else. Medicare regulates the plans offered by the companies, so no company is really better than another. As far as the "cheapest" there is competition between companies on prices, but it really depends on the county and state where your reside, and what type of plan you choose as to what your actual cost will be.A Medicare Advantage Plan basically replaces your use of Traditional Medicare. You still must pay your Medicare Part B premium that is automatically deducted from your Social Security check, that will not stop when you purchase the Medicare Advantage Plan. The following types of Medicare Advantage plans are available, but not always available depending on your county and state of residence:HMOPros can be zero or very low cost to you per month, predictable co-pays like $10.00 or $15.00 for doctor's office visits, and lower cost hosptilization than Traditional Medicare, no deductibles, and most will include your Medicare Part D Prescription Plan. Cons can be a restricted network of doctors that you must use, no maximum out of pocket limits, and some plans may resort to the old "referrals" to see a specialist.PPOPros can be low cost to you per month, predictable co-pays like $15.00 or $20.00 for doctor's office visits, you can go in or out of network, no deductibles when you stay in network, no referrals for specialist, lower cost hosptilization than Traditional Medicare, an established maximum out of pocket, and most will include your Medicare Part D Prescription Plan. Cons can be if you do go out of network you'll pay a deductible first before the cost is split by a percentage between you and the insurance company.PFFSThis is a "Private Fee For Services" Plan. First the Cons: The single most important thing to remember about PFFS is the fact that you must contact the doctor or hospital FIRST to see if they take the plan. Even before you make an appointment to see a doctor, the doctor must tell you that they do indeed accept the terms and conditions of the plan.The pros are similar to the PPO, it works basically the same. The monthly premiums are typically higher than the PPO, but less than adding a supplement.ONE_MORE_THING!">ONE MORE THING!Now, there are pros and cons when comparing the Medicare Advantage Plans to Traditional Medicare with Medigap, or a Medicare Supplement attached to it. Medigap, also called a Medicare Supplement, basically pays the portion of medical expenses that Medicare expects you to pay. Medicare is an "80/20" plan, meaning Medicare pays 80% of the bill and you pay 20% of the bill. Medigap can pay the 20% for you. Depending on which Medigap plan you choose, the plan can also pay the (2009) $1068.00 hositalization deductible for you and the $135.00 doctor's office deductible for you. Medigap plans have a monthly premium range anywhere between $80.00/month to $300.00/month, depending on your zip code.Medicare Supplement Plan F is considered "the Cadillac plan" as it covers almost everything that Medicare, itself, does not cover. This is also the most expensive Medigap plan.Medicare Supplement Plan G is often 10% lower in cost than Plan F and is exactly the same as F, except that the member must first pay their Medicare Part B deductible each year when seeing the physician for the first time. For 2011, this deductible is $162 for the year. The savings for going with Plan G are often in the $150 to $300 per year range. This means that Plan G is often the best choice for value.Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans are all standardized, meaning that they are the same, exact, plans from company to company. The only difference is the amount of premium each company charges for the same coverages. Claims cannot be individually denied and are paid based on whether or not they were Medicare-approved claims. That is the only criteria.
Does a deductible have to be paid each time you file a claim under homeowners insurance?
The deductible applies to every individual claim.
Is your deductible waived on a comprehensive claim?
What? Why would it be? The comprehensive deductible is your retained limit of an occurance so unless you have a policy with a diminishing deductible or some other policy benefit that would waive a deductible it applies to each and every claim.
What are the 800 phone numbers for medicare and medicade?
The Medicare number is 1.800.MEDICARE. Medicaid is a State program; each State has its own contacts.
What term describes the amount you pay on each insurance claim you have?
deductible
Confused By Medicare Here's a Quick Rundown.?
Medicare is an insurance offered to many Americans. Although the word Medicare is a commonly used term in the United States, many people have a hard time knowing exactly what it means, who is eligible and how to go about getting the benefits offered by Medicare. What is Medicare?In the simplest terms, Medicare is a federal program that gives health insurance to certain specific groups of people within the United States. Medicare is available to all people over 65 years of age as well as certain groups under that age limit with certain disabilities. Those who have permanent kidney failure, which requires dialysis or a kidney transplant, are also eligible. Medicare is divided into four parts, each of which cover expenses of patients from different facilities. What Does Medicare Part A Cover?Medicare Part A is the hospital portion of this insurance program. It covers charges associated with hospital stays, nursing facilities and some home health care as well as hospice care. What Is Medicare Part B?Medicare part B covers medical bills associated with basic medical services such as doctor's services and charges, outpatient care, preventative services and other medical supplies. What Is Medicare Part C?This part is a little more tricky to understand. Medicare Part C includes Advantage Plans, which are provided by private insurance companies. The Advantage part of Medicare handles charges associated by Medicare A and B. Those patients who have chosen an advantage plan will have services paid for through this provider instead of original Medicare. What Is Medicare Part D?This is the prescription coverage part of the Medicare health insurance. It pays charges associated with prescription drugs that the patient requires for treatment of any illness or disability. Those patients who choose to have3 an Advantage plan for Medicare Part C will often have a prescription section included in their plan. Otherwise Part D is assigned to pharmacy costs for Medicare. Medicare is a bit confusing but a very useful tool for groups who need insurance coverage and qualify for the benefit.
