Medicare can seem like a confusing combination of rules, regulations and deadlines. It is often necessary to employ the service of an expert in the field such as an elder law firm. There are some dates and common situations that can lead to some pitfalls. Here are a few of them. Under 65 and on [...]
Like most insurance programs, Medicare can be very difficult to understand. When you have specific questions, it is always a good idea to consider consulting an expert like an elder law firm. Here is a simple primer on the basic parts of Medicare and how they can affect you. The Four Parts of Medicare Medicare [...]
When the Affinity salesman came to the door of 70-year-old Marcolina Sanchez's New York City apartment, he persuaded her to sign up for a Medicare Advantage private health insurance plan. "He promised her better coverage [than traditional Medicare]," said Mrs. Sanchez's daughter, Catherine Santiago. "But when she went to see her regular doctor at her [...]