Anyone know of any changes going on with Medicare? My Dad had to sign a paper saying that he would pay a bill for blood work, if Medicare didn't think it was a necessary test, even though his doctor orders the test to keep his meds regulated.
2006-09-07 15:10:12 · 3 answers · asked by mo 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I am sorry you and your dad are having trouble with Medicare. Medicare is a complicated program with many peculiarities. If it brings you any comfort, you and your Dad are not alone in asking questions about this benefit.
I do not know about this specific change in Medicare--although it sounds like your dad was asked to sign something where he would pay for charges above the "assigned charge" acceptable to Medicare. I can tell you that if you live in the USA or one of its territories, there are objective professionals not far from where you are who can help you sort out what is going on --the folks at your Area Agency on Aging.
Area Agencies on Aging are one of the best kept secrets around for folks who need information about consumer issues and Medicare . They work with a lot of seniors everyday, so they are great resources who probably know the "scoop" on what is happening with Medicare locallay. (And they are not trying to sell you anything!) So, you might consider calling your local Area Agency on Aging. If you live in the United States or one of the territories, there is one serving your area. You can call toll-free 1-800-677-1116 to find how to contact the one serving you. Each Area Agency on Aging has professionals available to answer questions like this one. You will most likely find the people there friendly and very helpful.
If you do contact your local Area Agency on Aging and like the help that they give you, let your local county officials and your folks in Congress know. Area Agencies on Aging don't have big budgets for advertising and certainly don't have big budgets.
Also I know they would appreciate your voluntary contribution to help them support their work with other folks like you and your dad.
Hope this helps you and your dad! Best wishes!
2006-09-10 09:13:35 · answer #1 · answered by Sunny Flower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to be kidding! Medicare is now so screwed up - things will never be the same!
2006-09-07 22:18:08 · answer #2 · answered by cat lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
and this, ladies and gentlemen is one of the #1 reasons you do NOT want the government involved in health care--if they don't think it's necessary, they won't pay for it.
2006-09-07 22:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by banzai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋