by ADRC | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance
Question: Most recently my frail, elderly mother fell in her home and has multiple chronic physical conditions needing more support. My mother has chronic kidney disease stage 4, but not to the point of dialysis. Her condition leaves her feeling very weak and...
by ADRC | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare
The difference between an inpatient and outpatient is very important because it determines how and if Medicare will cover your care. You must be formally admitted by a doctor to be considered an inpatient. If you have not been formally admitted to the hospital, you...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare
For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team Last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals losing Medicaid coverage due to the unwinding of continuous Medicaid enrollment...
by ADRC | May 28, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance, Monthly Theme
For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) all provide ways for consumers to save money on healthcare costs. However, there are some big differences between...
by ADRC | Oct 31, 2023 | Blog, Health Insurance
For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team Flu season starts each fall and lasts until the following spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that everyone six months of age and older get a flu shot every year with few exceptions....
by ADRC | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare, Monthly Theme
WEA Trust, who currently provides health coverage options to some employer groups and State of WI employees/retirees, will stop as of December 31, 2022. Health Traditions 65Plus Medigap policy holders will receive guaranteed issue rights to select another Medigap...
