by Lori | Sep 14, 2011 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans MA plans are also known as Medicare Part C, Medicare+Choice or Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs). There are several types of MA plans, and each of these plans replaces “traditional” Medicare benefits. MA plans provide...
by Lori | Dec 1, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare Advantage Plan – Understanding Medicare Part C Medicare HMO and PPO Coverage and Options A Medicare Advantage Plan is offered by private health insurance companies that are approved by Medicare and have a contract to provide you with Medicare benefits....
by Lori | Nov 30, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Aetna US Healthcare (Medicare HMO) For more information regarding Aetna US Healthcare’s Medicare services, consult the chart below. Benefits Golden Medicare Plan Golden Choice Plan (out-of-network benefit) Doctor and Hospital Choice You must go to network...
by Lori | Nov 30, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Health plans are rated on how well they perform in five different categories: · Staying Healthy: Screenings, Tests and Vaccines (13 measures)§ Members have at least one primary care doctor visit in the last year§ ...
by Lori | Nov 29, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
What Does a Medicare Advantage Plan Cost? Each month, Medicare pays your advantage plan a fixed amount of money to provide your care. The advantage plan is then responsible for paying your doctor, hospital, and other providers of care. Although your advantage plan...