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Progressive_In_NC (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 08:57 AM Original message |
So a medicare representative on the phone tells me I can't pay for rejected benefits for my parents? |
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sharesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:00 AM Response to Original message |
1. It is rules like this which play right into the hands of HCR opponents. |
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Progressive_In_NC (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:05 AM Response to Reply #1 |
4. I've called back and am on hold |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:15 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Is there any sort of advocacy for the elderly or individuals with epilepsy in your area? |
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sharesunited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:15 AM Response to Reply #4 |
10. When Rachel was debating Dick Armey on MTP the other day, they touched on this. |
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mnhtnbb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:04 AM Response to Original message |
2. How does he qualify for Medicare if he's not yet 65? |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:07 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. Medicare is available to those who qualify for SS Disability regardless... |
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Progressive_In_NC (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:11 AM Response to Reply #5 |
7. You are correct, he had a tumor in his ear cavity the size of a raquetball at 52 |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:18 AM Response to Reply #7 |
14. Wow.... |
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katmondoo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
3. If you do it but do not tell Medicare |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
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Progressive_In_NC (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:14 AM Response to Original message |
8. So the answer is that I can take him to a clinic for therapy where a Medicare claim has not been |
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sammytko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:17 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. maybe they thought you wanted to be reimbursed afterwards |
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jsamuel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:25 AM Response to Reply #8 |
19. . |
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Hepburn (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:54 AM Response to Reply #8 |
24. Your parents raised a wonderful child.... |
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deminks (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:15 AM Response to Original message |
11. Something similar happened to my mother a few years ago |
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Progressive_In_NC (448 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:21 AM Response to Reply #11 |
15. No doubt Medicare has saved my dad's life, this is just a new wrinkle in the process |
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Orangepeel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
12. The medicare website doesn't say any such thing |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:28 AM Response to Original message |
16. This just does not sound kosher. The "nice lady" |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:46 AM Response to Original message |
17. Because of the politics that have been involved with Medicare - |
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enough (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
18. Let's hope this OP doesn't give anyone the wrong impression. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
20. Of course you can get services if you pay for them. |
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madfloridian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:48 AM Response to Reply #20 |
21. I unrecommended this because it is not true. |
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Lex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:49 AM Response to Original message |
22. They can't keep you from paying for whatever services you want. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 10:52 AM Response to Original message |
23. I'd e-mail Sebelius about this. |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Aug-18-09 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
25. don't believe her. I doubt medicare has any such laws. Ask to speak with her supervisor. |
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