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Posted in Benefits, Medicare, SSA, SSI, Social Security Disability on Feb 11th, 2010
If you are disabled and receiving either Social Seurity Disability or Supplemental Security Income, you may wonder what happens if you return to work. The Social Security Administration has special rules called “work incentives” that help you keep your disability benefits and medical coverage while you test your ability to work. Of course, it is […]
Posted in Benefits, Claims, Medicare, SSA, SSI, Social Security Disability on Dec 11th, 2009
If you are involved in process of applying for Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income you probably already know how long the process can take. There are things that you can do to help the Social Security Administration process your claim. One of the best ways to speed up the decision making process, is […]
Posted in Benefits, Insurance, Medicare, Prescriptions, SSA, SSI, Social Security Disability on Sep 25th, 2009
There is extra help available for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources which can help with Medicare prescription costs – The following was recently released by the Social Security Administration: Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying […]
Posted in Health, Medicare, Social Security Disability on Sep 25th, 2009
#1 Did you know there is a new test to help determine bad cholesterol levels? It is called the VAP (Vertical Auto Profile) and it measures 11 more lipid components than the traditional cholesterol tests. Studies have shown that by identifying the cholesterol levels early, and with proper treatment, the risk for heart attacks can […]
Posted in Benefits, Insurance, Medicare, Prescriptions, SSA, SSI, Social Security Disability on Sep 23rd, 2009
There is extra help available for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources which can help with Medicare prescription costs – The following was recently released by the Social Security Administration: Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for the extra help if they have limited income and resources. The extra help can increase their cost savings by paying […]
If you receive Social Security Disability, you may also be eligible for Medicare. The following is from the Medicare website of Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I have to join a Medicare drug plan?
Answer
No. Joining a Medicare drug plan is your choice. However, to have Medicare help pay for your drugs, you […]
Posted in Medicare on May 27th, 2009
Please read this article ~ it should scare everyone who will eventually be counting on retirement benefits and Medicare in the future…..
If you have questions about your Social Security Disability Claim, Cross Examination of Medical Experts or In-House Lawyer and Paralegal seminars, please call us at 352-629-0480 for a free consultation. We invite you to […]
Posted in Medicare on Apr 26th, 2009
Bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate to phase out, over the next ten years, the Medicare 24-month waiting period. S. 700, introduced by Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), and H.R. 1708, introduced by Rep. Gene Green (D-TX), also would, upon enactment, eliminate the waiting period for […]
Posted in Medicare on Jan 31st, 2009
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance, included in Original Medical Plan) is managed by the government, and helps cover in-patient hospital and skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care, usually for no monthly premium.
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance, included in Original Medicare Plan) is managed by the […]
From the Social Security Administration:
Answer: Yes. You may direct your questions to Medicare’s representatives at their toll-free number, 1-800-633-4227. Hearing and speech impaired individuals may call their toll-free “TTY/TDD” number, 1-877-486-2048, during regular business hours.Information about the Medicare program can also be accessed at the following websites: http://www.medicare.gov. You can also reach the Center for […]
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