We assist seniors in understanding senior health care benefits and supplements (Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and Medigap policies) in terms of paying correct costs, access to and receiving available benefits, coordinating insurance benefits, settling debt problems, disseminating information.
In 2008, 1,357 seniors received benefits counseling.
Managed Care Advocacy Program’s goal is to empower seniors through education and information to make the best decisions possible to meet individual health care needs; thus enabling seniors to maintain a sense of enrichment on the decision making process, and remain in their homes and communities with comfort and dignity.
WHAT WE DO:
- Assist seniors with reading correct amounts on medical balances, obtain available benefits, coordinate insurance benefits and settle debt problems related to health care costs.
- Provide educational presentations for seniors and interested groups regarding access to senior health care systems that best meet their individual need.
- Advocate reforms and work against injustices that affect access to - and the delivery of health care needs by chosen providers.
- Provide current and objective information regarding health care options in senior health care systems that serve individual needs.
- Act as an intermediary between seniors, health care providers and collection agencies.
- Traditional Medicare
- Medicare Advantage Plan
- Medicare Supplements
- Retirement Benefit Health Plans
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- Medicaid Assistance
- Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
- Unpaid Medical Bills by Providers
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Managed Care Advocacy Program
Advise how you wish to pay
QUESTIONS YOU MAY WANT TO ASK AND GET ANSWERS TO WHEN TALKING TO THE COMPANY YOU HAVE SELECTED TO BE YOUR MEDICARE PERSCRIPTION DRUG CARRIER (PART D).
FIRST: Verify the monthly premium, the name of the insurance company and the names of ALL individuals that you speak with.
SECOND: Discuss adding medications that could possibly be prescribed for you in the future. What is their policy?
THIRD: What is the company's policy about changing plans if additional medications are not on their formulary - or they will not make an exception and/or work with you? (The reason that this could be important is that dollars COULD be involved.) You need to know this information.
FOURTH: Review payment options with your selected prescription drug company. The options are deduct from: (1) your monthly Social Security, (2) from a checking or savings account or (3) bill monthly. Advise how you wish to pay. |
