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You Can Choose Your Own Home Health Company

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  There   seems  to be a common   misconception  in our country regarding the   reception  of home health services.   First of all, too many  people  needing home health are under the  impression  that if they are to receive home health services, they must  accept  the ongoing or company  assigned  to them by the discharging hospital or referring  physician .  This is not only a common myth, but it is also very  illegal .   The  fact  is, if you are needing home health services, all you need is a physician's order for home health services to  satisfy  Medicare.   Many physicians are  affiliated  with rehabilitation companies or home health companies and try to  lead  you to believe you must take what they give you.  Patients  are many time too timid to ask for something  different .   Nothing could be  further  fro...

Important Facts to Know About Medicare Advantage Plans in Texas

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  Once you become  eligible  for Medicare, you can get  enrollment  in Medicare Advantage Plans offered by Medicare advantage  plans  in Texas. To know more about Medicare Advantage plans, continue reading the  article  describing  important  things about Advantage plans. Medicare advantage plans coverage Medicare Advantage plans in Texas will provide  coverage  offered by original Medicare Part A coverage (hospital care) as well as Medicare Part B coverage (medical care). Advantage plans offer  extra  benefits While original Medicare offers very  limited  coverage against  prescription  drugs, most Medicare Advantage plans cover  prescription  drugs aside from coverage of extra medical benefits including  routine  dental care, vision care, hearing coverage  plus  fitness benefits. An advantage plan is under the  control  of Medicare You are always inclu...

Medicare Advantage Plans in Texas- Consider the Extra Benefits and Get Enrolled

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  Medicare Advantage Plans in  Texas  offer Medicare Part C offers as an optional way of receiving Original Medicare benefits. Once you  enroll  in the Medicare Advantage plan,  a Medicare-approved insurance  company  provides  your Medicare Part- A and Part-B  coverage . The costs and its coverage area can  vary  depending on  various  factors. Medicare Advantage plans  require  including the similar  benefits  you receive from Original Medicare with the  exception  of coverage for  hospital  care, which is yet covered by Medicare Part A. However, many Medicare Advantage plans in Texas offers  supplementary  benefits, such as  routine  vision care, dental  care  services, in addition to  prescription  drug coverage. Depending on where you reside in Texas, you may have a  series  of Medicare Advantage plans to choose from. While ...

Paying for Home Health Care: What Do Medicare and Medigap Cover?

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  Prescribed only by a   physician ,   home health care is skilled nursing   care  that aids in the recovery from   illness ,   injury , or surgery in the patient's home. And   fortunately  for many seniors who are now opting for care at home, Medicare insurance covers most   costs  related to home health care.    The  government , however, has set some limitations on  payouts  - you are only eligible if you need  intermittent  care (usually defined as seven days a week or less than eight hours a day over 21 days or less) (1),   physical /occupational therapy or speech language  pathology ; you are homebound; and the home health care  agency  providing care is approved by your Medicare insurance  program .   In  addition  to medication administration, general  supervision , and therapy services, the Medicare home health benefit covers a  number...