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What’s the Difference Between Medicaid and Obamacare? Medicaid: The health insurance program is provided and run by the government. Obamacare: This is the nickname for the Affordable Care Act, President Obama’s health care reform bill that became law in 2010. The ACA expanded the Medicaid ...
May I suggest you first consult with an attorney who practices elder law and knows the Medicaid legibility laws in your mother's state of residence. Then if your attorney advises you to go ahead with the annuity, contact me again and I would be happy to help you. But I'm not ...
ForMedicaid, the CARES Act clarifies that non-expansion states can use the Medicaid program to cover COVID-19–related services for uninsured adults who would have qualified for Medicaid if the state had chosen to expand. Other populations with limited Medicaid coverage are also eligible for covera...
No, registering with PECOS isn’t mandatory. CMS still accepts paper applications. However, PECOS is highly recommended, as it’s paperless and speeds up the application process. What Is the CMS? The CMS is the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It administersMedicare,Medicaid, and the...
“Medicare Appeals” bookletfrom the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to learn more. If you have private insurance, call your member services line and let them know you have premature discharge concerns. Discharging too soon could cause an unnecessary readmission later on...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requires employers and other entities offering group health plans to provide proof of creditable coverage for Medicare-eligible individuals who are enrolled in their health plan. CMS requires the following entities to provide this proof: Employer group healt...
“Patients need to feel seen and heard, and they need to know they’re more than just a number.” Making the most of your time with your doctor is critical in the current health care system. Today’s doctors are overburdened by data entry, desk work and health insurance hassl...
Where Can I Get Help With My Medicare Costs? You may qualify for help in paying for your Medicare premiums and other costs. The programs available and requirements will depend on where you live. If you have a limited income, you may qualify for Medicaid. State rules vary, so contact your...
"We increasingly encounter families that want to qualify for Medicaid today that aren't considered the lowest income, but for whom providing and paying for long-term care is making them low income," said Kevin Prindiville, executive director of the group Justice in Aging. ...