Medicare has two primary “parts”. Part A is often referred to as the “hospital” insurance. Part B is often referred to as the “physician’s” portion of Medicare. Part B of Medicare covers services provided by physicians and other health care…
Tag: health insurance
New Medicaid Rules Concerning Spousal Support
If a spouse requires long-term care then Medicaid has strict rules with respect to resource and income eligibility. After the family’s resources are spent down, then the institutionalized spouse will be entitled to Medicaid assistance to pay for his or…
Personal Needs Allowance Has Increased for Assisted Living Residents
When a resident of an assisted living facility receives Medicaid assistance, then virtually all of his or her income must be paid to the facility each month. That person, however, is allowed to use his or her income to pay…
Read More Personal Needs Allowance Has Increased for Assisted Living Residents
Increase in Medicare Co-Payment for Skilled Nursing Care
Medicare is not long-term care insurance. Medicare does not pay for long-term care, other than a portion of the skilled care that an individual may require after a stay in a hospital. According to the Medicare statute, if a person…
Read More Increase in Medicare Co-Payment for Skilled Nursing Care
Law Office of Donald B. Mark 