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...Are people with certain conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s Disease and other chronic conditions able to obtain Medicare coverage? [answer]
...How can I appeal a Medicare denial? [answer]
...What are the differences between Medicare Advantage care and traditional Medicare? [answer]
...How will Part D affect people on Medicaid? [answer]
Do you have a question about Medicare coverage for yourself or someone you care for? We have a series of questions and answers that may give you the answers you are looking for. Click on the topic name to browse through each topic or access our directory of Frequently Asked Questions.
• Chronic Conditions - Information for beneficiaries and providers about obtaining Medicare and Medicare Managed Care coverage for people with on-going, chronic conditions.
• Coverage and Appeals - Overview of the coverage provided by Medicare Parts A and B (“Traditional Medicare”) and the appeal process.
• Medicare Advantage - Learn more about private insurance options which are part of Medicare Part C, formerly known as Medicare+Choice plans, and now called Medicare Advantage.
• Medicare Basics - Facts and detail about Medicare, the national health insurance program to which all Social Security recipients who are either over 65 years of age or permanently disabled are entitled.
• Medicare Part B - From services covered to payments issued, find out about Part B of Medicare, which was created to fill some of the gaps in medical insurance coverage left under Part A.
• Medicare Part D - Understand what’s involved in the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, which will begin January 1, 2006, through private insurance plans.
• Medicare Reform - A position paper and analysis of the Medicare program and proposed changes.
• Medicare Savings Programs - Overview of the various assistance programs for qualifying Medicare beneficiaries to meet the costs of premiums, deductibles, and co-payments.
• Medicare Supplement ("Medigap") Insurance - Explains the supplemental insurance offered to cover the gaps in coverage provided by Traditional Medicare.
You can also email us your questions using this form or contacting us at ask@fairmedicare.org.
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