Paying for Healthcare

Last updated: 17-Nov-2008

Can I be held responsible for my mother's medical bills?

My mother is 93. I am her power of attorney and power of health attorney and manage her finances since her stroke in 2002. On September 29, 2007, I moved her into my house from an assisted living facility as she has spent down most of her income. In January, 2008, she went to Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Gatos, CA for breathing problems...
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8 Preventive Screenings Medicare Will Cover

Medicare isn't very good at covering preventive medicine. For example, it doesn't cover regular annual physical examinations, and it doesn't cover most laboratory tests unless they've been ordered by a doctor trying to diagnose or treat a patient's specific complaint...
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Will Medicare Parts A and B pay for treatment in a psychiatric hospital?

My wife is in a psychiatric hospital. She has Medicare Parts A and B. Will it pay?
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How Does Medicare Work?

Medicare is the government's contract to provide healthcare insurance coverage for Americans over the age of 65. But, as with all contracts, it's always smart to read the fine print.
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Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance): A Beginner's Guide

Part A is one of Medicare's four parts, each identified by a letter and serving a different purpose: Part A (hospital insurance); Part B (medical insurance); Part C (managed care plans); and Part D (prescription drug coverage).
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Does power of attorney make me responsible for medical bills?

My mother lives in a group home for mentally ill people. She shares a tiny half of a room with another woman for the sum of her SSI check. She manages her own funds. Her health is getting worse and she just turned 70 years old. If I get her to sign a medical power of attorney does it mean I will be responsible...
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Will Medicare pay for a physical trainer, physical therapy and massage therapy for Parkinson's?

I have been diagnosed with Parkinson's. Will Medicare pay for a physical trainer, physical therapy, and massage therapy?
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How to Watch Out for Someone's Best Interests in the Hospital

In the hospital a person with dementia is at greater risk than others, so be ready to keep tabs on treatments, ask questions, and act as an advocate.
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Does Medicare cover adult diapers or pads?

Does Medicare cover adult diapers or pads? Are there medical supply companies that can bill Medicare for these items?
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How to Get the Help You'll Need to Care for Your Parent With Cancer

The cardinal rule of caring for a parent with cancer is that no caregiver can do it alone. The following categories of care will help remind you which things need immediate attention when someone asks, "How can I help?"
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