What items or services are covered by Medicare Part B? Are routine physical exams covered under the Medicare Part B benefit? What does it mean if my doctor "accepts assignment?" Does Medicare Part B pay for the entire cost of Part B … [Read more...] about Part B
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Discharge Planning
Rights and Procedures for Medicare Beneficiaries in Various Care Settings What does "Discharge Planning" plan for? What is the hospital supposed to do to prepare me for discharge? How do I get notified? How can I argue being … [Read more...] about Discharge Planning
Medicare Coverage & Appeals
For other information, follow one of the links below or scroll down the page. Generally, coverage is available when services are medically reasonable and necessary for treatment or diagnosis of illness or injury. Part A … [Read more...] about Medicare Coverage & Appeals
Nursing Home Residents’ Access to Physicians and Pain Medication
Whether federal law and policies are preventing nursing home residents from getting the pain medications they need has become a major concern. In May 2009, the Milwaukee Office of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) received a tip that … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Residents’ Access to Physicians and Pain Medication