Medicare Handbook 2012 Edition

Judith A Stein,Alfred J. Chiplin Jr.

ISBN 10: 0735509182 / ISBN 13: 9780735509184

Published by Aspen Publishers, 2011

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Synopsis:

To provide effective service in helping clients understand how they are

going to be affected by health care reform and how to obtain coverage,

pursue an appeal, or plan for long-term care or retirement, you need the

latest Medicare guidelines from a source you can trust - the 2012

Edition of Medicare Handbook.

Prepared by experts from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc.,

Medicare Handbook covers the issues you need to provide

effective planning advice or advocacy services, including:

• Medicare eligibility and enrollment

• Medicare-covered services, deductibles, and co-payments

• Co-insurance, premiums, and penalties

• Federal coordinated care issues

• Grievance and appeals procedures

• Face-to-face encounter requirements for home health and hospice care

Medicare Handbook also provides you with coverage rules

for:

• Obtaining Medicare-covered services

• Prescription drug benefit and the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS)

• The Medicare Advantage Program

• Durable Medical Equipment (DME)

• Preventive services

• Appealing coverage denials

and an understanding of:

• The Medicare Secondary Payer Program (MSP)

• The Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies

  (DMEPOS) Competitive Acquisition Program

• Income-related premiums for Parts B and D

The 2012 Medicare Handbook provides important information

about the relationship of private insurance to the Medicare program.

Other changes discussed include:

• Hospital notices

• Current physical, speech, and occupational therapy payment caps

• Payments to, and reliance upon, managed care plans (Medicare Advantage)

• Protections for individual

Bibliographic Details

Title: Medicare Handbook 2012 Edition
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good