by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Dec 2, 2019 | Medicare, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
Individuals who are receiving Medicare coverage for rehabilitation which is provided in a nursing home setting may not always understand policies regarding activities outside of the nursing facility. Attendance at a family gathering or a visit to one’s home for...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 28, 2019 | Finances, Medicare
Have you ever been confused by an Explanation of Benefits statement from your health insurance company or received surprise medical bills? Between premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, in- network vs. out-of-network charges and covered vs. non-covered services,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 24, 2019 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is here. Through December 7th, Medicare recipients are able to change from Original Medicare (administered by the federal government) to a Medicare Advantage Plan (administered by a private insurance company) or vice versa,...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Aug 5, 2019 | Aging, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
Last week’s column introduced the concept of frailty and its effect on an individual’s ability to age in place https://keystoneelderlaw.com/uncategorized/aging-in-place-and-frailty/. While frailty can be present at any age, it is more common among older adults. ...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Aug 29, 2018 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
The healthcare needs of retired Americans have led to growing costs of staggering proportions that are already too big to manage with an outcome which pleases all parties. Clearly, Congress, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), hospitals, and...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Jul 23, 2018 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
Health care coverage has been a hot topic in politics for a number of years now. Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, some confusion has resulted for people who have also become eligible for Medicare during this time. Late enrollment in Medicare can lead to...
