by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 16, 2017 | Insurance, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
If you are enrolled in Medicare, and believe that after your initial enrollment there is nothing else to do, here are a few important reminders. The Medicare Open Enrollment period begins on October 15th and ends on December 7th. If you are considering making changes...
by Ryan A. Webber, Esq. | May 8, 2017 | Medicare, Sentinel Articles
What is Medicare? Medicare is the federal health insurance program for individuals who are 65 or older, certain younger individuals with disabilities, and people with end stage renal disease. It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | May 3, 2017 | Health Care System, Medicare, Nursing Homes, Sentinel Articles
The month of May has several designations which are significant for older adults, including Older Americans Month, Elder Law Month, and National Nursing Home Week (May 14-20th). These “celebrations” offer the opportunity for folks to share gratitude for the...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Feb 6, 2017 | Health Care System, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
Radical Changes to Medicare Reimbursements Health care providers’ traditional method of billing Medicare has been fee-for-service, under which they receive a set payment based on specific services which have been rendered. This type of system potentially promotes an...
by David D. Nesbit, Esq. | Jan 6, 2014 | Medicare, Nursing Homes
Last April, we told you that settlement of a federal law suit would increase the amount of days of care for which an older person could expect to receive Medicare payment for therapy provided in a skilled nursing facility. Now, nearly a year after the January 2013...
by Karen Kaslow, RN, BSN | Oct 18, 2013 | Insurance, Medicare, Sentinel Articles
The Ins and Outs of Medigap Policies Last week we discussed some basic information about Medicare and the Medicare open enrollment period. In addition to considering the benefits, convenience, and costs of Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans when deciding...
