Medicare: A Beginner's Guide

By Stephanie Miles, Caring.com senior editor

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3301

First Published:

30-Aug-2007

Last updated on

Friday May 02, 2008

Related Topics:

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Summary:

Medicare: A Beginner's Guide. What is Medicare? Who's eligible for Medicare? What's covered by Medicare? How much does Medicare cost?

2 Comments

1. Posted by %span.user= comment.user ? link_to_user(comment.user) : "Anonymous" about 1 month ago

   My specific question is when a doctor accepts medicare and supplemental like blue cross blueshield, can they still bill you for thedifference between what they charge and what the above covers? Ddoes accepting assignment mean they can still bill, or must they accept what medicare and supplemental pay?

2. Posted by %span.user= comment.user ? link_to_user(comment.user) : "Anonymous" 3 months ago

   I found your article informative, but I need to understand why a care provider is necessary. I don't want to be restricted as to what doctors I can see or be told who can give me the care I need. As we communicate, I'm disappointed in the medicare system.