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How does the company deal with patients who also have medicaid and medicare?
Medicaid is the payor of last resort. Therefore, bill Medicare first. Bill Medicaid for any expenses Medicare didn't cover.
Can a physician refuse to treat medicare patients that owe them money?
Providers are not required to take patients as Medicare or Medicaid patients. However, there might be an ethical issue if a provider stops ongoing treatment due to inability to pay.
What are the requirements in the state of Virginia to have a wheelchair van to transport Medicaid patients in?
You must obtain license to transport medicaid patients and have a legit business established. You must also have a state approved handicap vehicle to transport.
How does managed care organizations deal with patients who have both medicaid and medicare?
This would be a very rare situation, I think. In such a case, the managed care organization would be the primary insurer and Medicare secondary. Medicaid is always the payor of last resort. However, there shouldn't be any expenses for Medicare or Medicaid to pay.
Can a Medicare participating hospital refuse a needed surgery on a Medicare patient?
Providers are not required to take Medicare (or Medicaid) patients. Hospitals are required to provide emergency care regardless of ability to pay.
If a doctor declares there is nothing more that hospital can do and refers you to an out of state hospital does the hospital have to accept out of state Medicaid that they wouldn't normally accept?
No. Medical providers are not required to accept Medicaid or Medicare patients.
What companies provide services for patients in stroke recovery?
In the USA when you have an stroke you qualify automatically for medicare and medicaid, once you have theses you choose for a specific health insurance company. You will need a referral from your doctor for specific services you might need, but you can also call medicare and medicaid directly and they provide some services themselves.
Is there copay for Medicare?
No. Patients out of pocket is limited to the annual deductible and 20% coinsurance.
What sort of referrals does the Stark Law limit?
The Stark Law limit deals with particular physician referrals. It basically prohibits referrals for Medicare or Medicaid patients if the physician has a financial relationship with the entity.
As part of the Medicare Patient Bill of Rights Medicare patients have the right to be treated fairly with courtesy and?
As part of the Medicare Patient Bill of Rights, Medicare patients have the right to be treated fairly with courtesy and ________________________
Is Medicare an HMO?
No, Medicare is a Fee For Service Program, but doctors must contract with Medicare to treat Medicare patients
How is home care paid for?
by the government through Medicare and/or Medicaid; by private insurance or health maintenance organizations (HMOs); by patients themselves; or by certain non-profit community, charitable disease advocacy organizations
