Tuesday March 23, 2010 Does Medicare cover children?
Answer – Medicare is intended to cover medical care for people 65 and people who have worked but now have long-term disabilities. However, Medicare does not cover children, even if their parent is covered by Medicare. Is my disabled sister eligible for Medicare parts A&B? Answer – CalOptima is a public health care agency in Orange County California that administers health care services for Orange County residents on Medi-Cal. If your sister has MediCal through CalOptima, she should be able to get any kind of medical care she needs for free, or for a very low copayment… Does Medicare pay for patient ceiling lifts? Answer – Medicare Part B covers medical equipment that includes “patient lifts” — mechanical or hydraulic devices that help to safely lift a person out of or into a bed or chair. These lifts are intended to avoid injuries to patients and caregivers alike… Friday March 12, 2010 If our private insurance doesn’t cover a claim, can we send it to Medicare? Answer – You’ve aske
