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Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center (www.medicarerights.org), the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare. Media Center, Learn Medicare Emily comes to the Medicare Rights Center with a passion for social justice and the belief that everyone should have access to healthcare. In her free time she enjoys taking photographs and playing the ukulele. Maintained by Medicare Rights Center Last Modified: 09/19/2013 14:08:42 Her provider gave her a notice saying that she will be discharged soon, but she does not feel she is ready to go home. Get Medicare Help EOBs are usually mailed once per month and may be available online. Each plan formats its EOB differently, but in general your EOB should tell you: For years, the AFT has partnered with the Medicare Rights Center, an independent consumer group dedicated to helping people understand their benefits and options, and to bring our retirees the best guidance and resources available—resources like "Dear Marci," a bi-monthly e … Each issue features Medicare coverage advice, basic health tips and links to vital health care resources. News and Updates, Copyright © 2020 Medicare Rights Center | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us, Harmful Georgia Waiver Will Limit Access to Unbiased Information about Health Coverage, Litigation Around Public Charge Rule Continues, Early Issues Around Medicare Plan Finder Data Resolved. © 2020 Medicare Interactive. Medicare answers help people with Medicare, their families and caregivers–understand Medicare benefits and options. Partnerships Sign up for our free email newsletters and alerts to receive the latest information about Medicare and Medicare Rights. Newsletters Medicare Rights mourns the passing of Gerry Goodrich, our distinguished and dedicated Board Member. Dear Bonnie, Medicare generally does not pay for vision care, but it will cover certain medically necessary services, such as cataract surgery.If you have Original Medicare, these services are covered under Part B, which covers outpatient services. All Rights Reserved. Medicare Advantage Plans cover the same services as Original Medicare, but may have different costs and conditions. Contact Us An EOB is not a bill; it is a summary of services or items you received. To subscribe to “Dear Marci,” MRC’s free educational e-newsletter, click here. The AFT has a fantastic way to learn about—or stay up-to-date on—Medicare: the "Dear Marci" e-newsletter. Is there any way she can stay in the skilled nursing facility and get Medicare to cover the stay? Update your browser to view this website correctly.Update my browser now, Medicare Interactive Medicare answers at your fingertips, Coordinating Medicare with Other Types of Insurance, Cost-Saving Programs for People with Medicare, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D), Planning for Medicare and Securing Quality Care. An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is a notice that your Medicare Advantage Plan typically sends you after you receive health care services or items. Policy Documents Dear Marci is a biweekly e-newsletter that helps consumers—people with Medicare, their families and caregivers—understand their Medicare benefits and options. Contact Us "The Medicare Rights Center continually demonstrates a commitment to social workers thorough development of training that meets our membership needs. Partnerships Dear Marci, My mother has Original Medicare and is currently receiving care from a skilled nursing facility. Get Medicare Help Newsletters Marci’s Medicare Answers is a service of the Medicare Rights Center (www.medicarerights.org), the nation’s largest independent source of information and assistance for people with Medicare. - Judy (Rockford, IL) Vol 13, Issue 25 – December 15, 2014 Dear Marci, I have a Medicare Advantage plan, and I get two notices from my plan every month. News and Updates, Copyright © 2020 Medicare Rights Center | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us, Harmful Georgia Waiver Will Limit Access to Unbiased Information about Health Coverage, Litigation Around Public Charge Rule Continues, Early Issues Around Medicare Plan Finder Data Resolved. Articles feature Medicare coverage advice, basic health tips, and links to vital health care resources. Read more sample issues. Each issue features Medicare coverage advice, basic health tips and links to vital health care resources. 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