Medicare Handbook 2007

Download or read book Medicare Handbook 2007 written by Judith A. Stein and published by Aspen Law & Business. This book was released on 2006-12-15 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2007 Medicare Handbook is the indispensable resource you need to clearly understand - and be able to advise on - Medicare's confusing rules and regulations. it has been prepared by an outstanding team of experts from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., a private, non-profit organization devoted to helping elders and people with disabilities obtain necessary healthcare. These experienced attorneys and healthcare professionals address - from the beneficiary's perspective - issues you need to master to provide effective planning advice or advocacy services, including: Medicare eligibility rules and enrollment requirements Medicare covered services, deductibles, and co-payments Co-insurance, premiums, penalties Coverage criteria for each of the programs Problem areas of concern For The advocate Grievance and appeals procedures for each topic, you'll find an extensive selection of case citations, checklists, worksheets, and other practice tools designed to assist in obtaining coverage for clients, while minimizing research and drafting time.