What is Medicare B Benefit, and who's eligible?
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Most people get Medicare part A automatically when they turn 65 and they or a spouse have 40 work credits.  Part B, if the beneficiary chooses to accept it, costs 88.50 per month in 2006 and is deducted from the beneficiary's Social Security check.  Part B covers doctors office visits, labs, and tests perfomed in an outpatient setting.
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SSI and Social Security Disability (SSD) are two different things.  SSI is different from State to State.  Some states automatically give you Medicaid when you apply for SSI, some states don't.  Who turned you down for medical insurance?  Why did they turn you down? Did you apply for Medicaid or your states version of medicaid? \n\nIf you have SSD, you will get medicare after you have been on SSD for 24 months.  The 24 months starts from the month of your application, not from the date they approved you on.  Medicare part D does pay for prescription medicines, but you can't get Medicare part D unless you have Medicare.  You can't get Medicare unless you have been on SSD for 24 months OR you are 65.\n\nIt sounds like you need to find out why they turned you down for medical coverage, and then address those issues.  The Medicaid office in my state will deny people for the most trivial of reasons.  If you are on SSI you have prooven that you have a VERY limited income and resources, so you obviously can't afford to buy a plan and you can't afford to pay the medical bills. Get more detail on your denial and fight it.  Call a lawyer if you need to, many areas have low cost or no cost lawyers to help people with this kind of thing.
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Medicare questions can be confusing! Getting the best supplemental coverage and/or a a Medicare Part D policy, for example, depends on several factors.  Supplemental plans and options available vary in each state.  \n\nAlso, the way Part D Medicare is structured is definitely not a "one size fits every senior" deal, too. Each individual--even husbands and wives--need to go through the process to determine what plan is going to meet their needs and will be the "best deal,"\n\nI highly recommend that you call your local Area Agency on Aging--these groups are one of the best kept secrets around for older Americans and their families who are seeking information on Medicare and other kinds of consumer questions. There is one where you live, since this is a national network--and they aren't selling anything! The staff there will visit with you and guide you to information you need to answer your questions. Since they talk with seniors every day--and answer lots of Medicare questions--they will know the "scoop" on the supplemental plans available where you live. They really are experts and answering these kinds of questions!\n\nYou can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the Area Agency on Aging serving you. You will most likely find the people there friendly and very helpful.\n\nIf you do contact your local Area Agency on Aging and like the help that they give you, let your local county officials and your folks in Congress know.  Area Agencies on Aging don't have big budgets--their funding comes from the Older Americans Act and this has not increased for a very long time! Your voluntary financial contribution of any amount--which is not required to get the help you need to answer this question--would certainly be appreciated.\n\nHope this helps! Good luck and best wishes
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These programs are offered by the state that you live in.  Since you did not indicate your state, you can visit the link below, which takes you to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. \n\nIn section 1 click on your state, and in section 2 click on "State Medical Assistance Office," leaving the rest of the sections blank. This will display the Medicaid office for your state, which should be able to advise you on all available health insurance programs and eligibility requirements (including Medicaid and/or CHIP).
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go to medicare.com\nyou can see what it will pay for and how often
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If there is a justifiable medical need for the procedure, your medi-medi may cover at least a portion of it.  Determine whether you have Medicare part A or B.  You should contact both Medicare & Medicaid to find out which one covers what and how for how much.  They can guide you far better than I.  If all goes well, they should also be able to give you names & numbers of surgeons who accept medi-medi.
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Medicare is a federally funded program as where Medicaid is a state funded program and therefore each state has the ability to set their own rules and guidelines.  Typically, medical assistance is based on your income or disbaility.  You will want to contact your local Division of Family Services to see what you may be eligible for. \nHope this helps!
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Eligibility:\nGenerally speaking, Medicaid is for low-income people and Medicare is for older Americans (65 and above). However, there is some blurring of the lines. For example, you can get Medicare before you’re 65 years old if you have kidney disease. Also, anyone who has received Social Security disability benefits is automatically enrolled in Medicare.\n\nEnrolling:\nGenerally, you apply for Medicaid at the state Medicaid office and Medicare at a Social Security office.\n\nFinancing:\nThe state and federal government jointly fund Medicaid. The state contributes a certain amount and the federal government matches that amount. Medicare is financed through federal trust funds. The money in these funds is largely made up of payroll taxes, Medicare insurance premium payments, and government contributions.\n\nCoverage:\nMedicare is divided into different parts. The two most important are Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical and drug benefit insurance). Medicaid coverage depends on your income level and where you live. For people with Medicare, Medicaid is an insurance of last resort. That means that if Medicare can pay, then Medicare pays. Medicaid can help pay Medicare premiums, copays, and deductibles.\n\nCost:\nMedicaid is free. Medicare is similar to private health plans. It has premiums, copays, and deductibles. It’s just a lot less expensive than private plans.\n\nTake care,\n\nBarnes @ MostChoice\nhttp://www.mostchoice.com/health-insurance.cfm
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Most people don't pay a part A premium because they have enough work credits.  Part B premiums are $88.50 per month in 2006.  If you get a Medigap (supplemental insurance) or a Part D (prescription drug) plan, those premiums will be in addition to what comes out of your check.  Part D premiums on average are around $25.
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Check with your local Medicaid office...provided you qualify.\n   In the state of TX,if you qualify and receive Medicaid they will ask you about outstanding debt and provided you give the CORRECT dates (Medicaid is VERY picky),they will pick up everything 90 days prior to the date you have been awarded Medicaid.\n   Check with your state Medicaid guidelines.\n   You can not get Medicare unless you are 63 or above.\n   You can only get Medicare if you are younger than 63 IF\nyou are disabled and they award it but don't go there as it takes FOREVER to get approved for disability.
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Every state is different so I can't really say, but if you have medicade you get the medicare prescription plan totally free so it can't hurt.
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You may be covered by Medicaid if you have high medical bills, you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you meet certain income, resource, age, or disability requirements. \n\nThe page linked below shows one state's qualifications. Your state may differ.
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Medicare coverage does not allow a Maximum Plan Benefit Coverage expenditure limit.\n\nBut, some hospital benefits are limited.  For example, if you are in the hospital for >60 days, you pay not only the inpatient deductible amount, but additional copays for day 61 and after.\n\nMuch more info here http://www.medicare.gov/spotlights.asp#medicare2006
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What a great question!  A lot of people don't understand that the benefits a company offers will increase your total compensation package.  \n\nAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, benefits\naccount for nearly 35%of an employee’s total compensation. Yet, more than half of all employees don’t understand or\nappreciate the value of their employer-paidbenefits.\n\nBenefits include items such as insurance and health benefits,\nsocial security, Medicare, unemployment insurance, workers’\ncompensation, defined contribution, defined benefit, retirement and savings, supplemental pay vacations, holidays and sick leave.
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There are more than 8.  Please see page 5 of this document.\nhttp://www.adminastar.com/Providers/Intermediary/MedicareManuals/JusttheBasics/files/PTAJTBChapter1.pdf\n\nThe Medicare contractors I work with are happy to explain.  Also, note for Railroad Medicare beneficiaries, the alpha character comes first.
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first, how do you plan on getting paid? most will expect medicare or insurance coverage. you must have medicare provider number in order to bill medicare, are you going to provide concentrators, equipment etc. where will you get referrals? do you have a business plan? what insurers will accept your billing? do you have enough cash reserves to last until paid? insurers and medicare never pay within 30 days. who will maintain equipment? are you going to buy new or used? what other services can you provide besides respiratory? how much insurance will you need? are you going to buy or rent oxygen cylinders? how will you handle after hours emergencies when equipment breaks or elderly patient does not operate it correctly? someone has to be on call. how much equipment will you need and where can you get fast delivery when you begin to run short? if medicare goes to competitive bidding how will you compete against national chains...apria, lincare, american home patient etc? how much competition in area? find an area underserved.\n\nanswer some of these and you will have an idea...good luck, i just sold mine.
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In the U.S., anyone who wants to (and can affrod to) can purchase private health insurance. But once you turn 65, you are eligible for Medicare, so virtually everyone switches from traditional private health care, because basic Medicare is free, and the additional services available are much cheaprer. Many people do buy a private Medicare supplement, though, to cover things Meidcare doesn't.