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...
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...
