It depends on your diagnosis. If you are diagnosed as asthmatic and your doctor prescribes it to you for that, in most cases it should be covered. If it is not covered, contact the company that makes the medication because they sometimes help people who can't afford their meds. Also, talk to your Dr. about meds that have a generic form and about free samples.
Medicare is nationwide. If you're referring to Medicaid, you're covered if the provider is willing to bill Idaho Medicaid.
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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?””
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.
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.
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.
Medicare and Medicaid are the responsibility of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid, which is part of DHHS. However, Medicaid is administered by the States.
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
Both Medicare and Medicaid are government insurance programs.
You submit an EOB from the Medicare HMO with your Medicaid claim.
Yes, Medicare is primary. Medicaid is always the payor of last resort.