Posts Tagged ‘Medicare New York Lawyer’
How Medicare Recipients Can Prepare for the Termination of Certain Supplemental Medicare Policies (Medigap)
August 2nd, 2019 by David Goldfarb
As part of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015, Congress eliminated certain Medigap plans that cover Medicare Part B deductibles and other expenses owed by Part B policyholders. The federal law will no longer allow insurance companies to offer certain Medigap programspolicies—such as Plan C or Plan F—starting in 2020. As part […]
You Can Leave Home and Still Receive Medicare-Covered Home Care
August 17th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
At Goldfarb Abrandt & Salzman LLP, all-too-often we hear from older adults who have been denied home care that should be covered by (https://www.medicare.gov/) Medicare because of a provider’s overly restrictive interpretation of the rules. In many cases, providers tell patients that they no longer qualify for care because they are no longer “homebound” because […]
How New York Senior Citizens Can Use Medicare to Pay for Hospice
April 20th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
When families face difficult end-of-life decisions, costs are often the last thing they want to worry about. Unfortunately, costs present a real problem and often determine how people will spend their final days. New York’s Medicare recipients must understand the coverage available to them for hospice care and other end-of-life services. These coverages can make […]
Common Medicare Mistakes and How an Experienced New York Elder Law Attorney Can Help Protect You
April 13th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Medicare involves a complicated legal structure of federal statutes and regulations. Beneficiaries can find eligibility, coverage, and appeals decisions difficult to initiate, or even understand. Medicare recipients, however, must understand the coverages to which they are legally entitled. Costly Medicare mistakes can financially devastate Medicare recipients on fixed incomes. Here, the experienced elder law attorneys […]
How Changing Outpatient Therapy Caps Will Affect New York Medicare Beneficiaries
April 6th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
Recent changes to the law have extended outpatient therapy and home health care coverage for Medicare recipients. Unfortunately, some Medicare beneficiaries still find that their claims get denied under improper or outdated standards of review. An experienced attorney can help recipients determine what services they are eligible for, and advise them how to appeal improper […]
Some Medicaid Recipients May Have to Apply for Medicare in Order to Be Eligible
February 9th, 2018 by David Goldfarb
For many New Yorkers, Medicaid benefits are a vital part of their overall health care plan. Maintaining these benefits are a crucial step toward ensuring they and their families receive needed medical care. However, some Medicaid recipients must first apply for Medicare as a condition of their eligibility for Medicaid. The experienced New York elder […]
