by Lori | Sep 3, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Before you appeal a claim or request a redetermination Before you file an appeal: 1. Have you checked claims status via SPOT or the IVR? 2. Do you have a SPOT account? If not, get one. 3. Was your claim returned as unprocessable? Here’s how to correct it. 4. Have you...
by Lori | Jun 17, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Disadvantages of NOT Enrolling in Medicare Part B Applies only if you are covered for Medicare Part A, but not enrolled in Medicare Part B, and have a medical plan:If you decide not to purchase Medicare Part B when you become eligible, your plan will not...
by Lori | Jun 17, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Advantages of Enrollment in Medicare Part B If you are enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B, and Non-Medicare plan:Suppose you have Part B and are enrolled in Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer or Anthem Blue Cross I, II Plan; Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross will coordinate...
by Lori | May 16, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
How You Get Part B If you get benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), in most cases you’ll automatically get Part B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If your birthday is on the first day of the month, your Part B will...
by Lori | May 16, 2010 | Medicare payment basics
Medicare Part B Benefits (Medical Insurance) What Is Part B (Medical Insurance)? Part B helps cover medically-necessary services like doctors’ services, outpatient care, home health services, and other medical services. Part B also covers some preventive...
