Title:
Getting the most out of Medicare and Medicare supplement insurance.
Author:
Aid Association for Lutherans. QualityLife Resources.
Edition:
First edition.
Publication Information:
Appleton, WI : QualityLife Resources/AAL, [2000]
©2000
Physical Description:
82 pages, 5 unnumbered pages ; 28 cm
Language:
English
Added Corporate Author:
ISBN:
9780970150936
Format :
Book
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Summary
Summary
This book helps readers understand their Medicare coverage and shows how to cover the gaps in times of need. It covers Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare supplement insurance, other insurance, how to help Medicare and other insurance to be most effective, Medicare appeals, and consumer tips for saving money.
Table of Contents
Section I Medicare | p. 1 |
Chapter 1 An Introduction to Medicare | p. 2 |
Chapter 2 Medicare Part A--Hospital Insurance | p. 6 |
A. Hospital Care | p. 6 |
B. Skilled Nursing Care | p. 9 |
C. Hospice Care | p. 11 |
D. Home Health Care | p. 12 |
Chapter 3 Medicare Part B--Medical Insurance | p. 15 |
A. What's Covered | p. 16 |
B. Medicare Part B Terms | p. 16 |
C. Medicare Gaps | p. 18 |
D. Medicare Part B Services | p. 20 |
E. Questions and Answers about Medicare Coverage | p. 28 |
Section II Insurance to Help Cover the Gaps | p. 31 |
Chapter 4 An Insurance Overview | p. 32 |
A. Types of Health Insurance | p. 33 |
B. Insurance Regulations | p. 33 |
C. Insurance Terms | p. 34 |
Chapter 5 Medicare Supplement Insurance | p. 36 |
A. Federal Regulation of Medicare Supplement Insurance | p. 36 |
B. Standardized Medicare Supplement Policies | p. 38 |
C. Benefits of the Standardized Medicare Supplement Plans | p. 39 |
D. Comparing the Standardized Medicare Supplement Plans | p. 41 |
E. Guidelines for Choosing a Policy | p. 42 |
F. Questions and Answers about Medicare Supplement Insurance | p. 47 |
G. Medicare Supplement Dos and Don'ts | p. 50 |
Chapter 6 Other Insurance | p. 51 |
A. Other Health Insurance | p. 51 |
B. Other Insurance Options | p. 55 |
C. Questions and Answers about Insurance Other Than Medicare | p. 57 |
Section III How to Help Medicare and Your Insurance Work Best for You | p. 59 |
Chapter 7 Managing Your Medical Bills | p. 60 |
A. Getting Started | p. 60 |
B. Medical Bill Organizer | p. 64 |
Chapter 8 Medicare Appeals | p. 67 |
A. Medicare Denial Notice | p. 67 |
B. Finding Answers to Your Medicare Questions | p. 68 |
C. Questions and Answers about Managed Care Appeals | p. 71 |
Chapter 9 Consumer Tips for Saving Money | p. 73 |
A. Getting the Most Out of Your Medicare Coverage | p. 73 |
B. Health Screening | p. 74 |
C. Prescriptions | p. 74 |
Section IV Glossary | p. 77 |
Other Sources for Medicare Information | p. 82 |
About the Author | p. 82 |