Category Archives for Medi-Cal Planning
What Would We Do Without Medicaid?
For the past twenty-five years I have been writing about elder law issues -usually on a weekly basis – many of which relate to health care, health care insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and similar programs. Over the years as readers might imagine there have been significant changes – Obamacare, for instance, came into effect […]
Continue readingWhat Is the Difference Between Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage
During this time of year attention is focused on Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D prescription plans during what is known as the Open Enrollment period. No matter how many times I describe the differences between Medicare Advantage and a Medicare Supplement plan I usually find it necessary to redefine the differences as clients […]
Continue readingMedical Costs Are Expensive Especially For the Uninsured
If you ever wondered about medical bills and summaries you receive after a recent hospitalization or summaries received from your insurance carrier concerning recent medical expenses and then question the difference between the amount charged and the amount owed then this column might help. Note, however, first, that medical bills are mystifying to all of […]
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