On Facebook, Medicare Answers From Connie Posted: Medicare recently had a birthday. When did Medicare begin?
ANSWER: President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare in to law on July 30, 1965. Medicare was implemented the following year on July 1, 1966.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
First Medicare Beneficiary
On Facebook, Medicare Answers From Connie asked: Who was the first Medicare beneficiary?
Tony Pallcaorolla - 0 people picked this one
Former President Harry Truman - 1 person picked this one
Ida May Fuller - 2 people picked this one
Former President Harry Truman was officially the first Medicare beneficiary. President Lyndon Johnson enrolled President Truman and presented him with the first Medicare card. Truman's wife Bess was the second person to enroll. Thank you for participating!
Tony Pallcaorolla - 0 people picked this one
Former President Harry Truman - 1 person picked this one
Ida May Fuller - 2 people picked this one
Former President Harry Truman was officially the first Medicare beneficiary. President Lyndon Johnson enrolled President Truman and presented him with the first Medicare card. Truman's wife Bess was the second person to enroll. Thank you for participating!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
When did Medicare Start?
On Facebook, Medicare Answers From Connie asked: When did Medicare Start?
July 1, 1966 - 7 people chose this one
April 30, 1942 - 2 people chose this one
In 1814, AFTER we took a little trip with Col. Jackson down the mighty Mississip - 0 people chose this one
July 1, 1966 is the correct answer! President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare Program in to law on July 30, 1965 and beneficiaries began receiving benefits the next year. Thank you for participating!
July 1, 1966 - 7 people chose this one
April 30, 1942 - 2 people chose this one
In 1814, AFTER we took a little trip with Col. Jackson down the mighty Mississip - 0 people chose this one
July 1, 1966 is the correct answer! President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare Program in to law on July 30, 1965 and beneficiaries began receiving benefits the next year. Thank you for participating!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Medicare Part A and Hospitalization
On Facebook, Medicare Answers From Connie asked: Is that a COBRA? OMG ~MILD HEART ATTACK~ Out of the HOSPITAL in a few days! WHAT PART PAYS?
Medicare Part A - 5 people picked this one
Medicare Part B - 2 people picked this one
This Bill's Going to the Zoo! - 2 people picked this one.
ANSWER: I really think the Zoo should offer some assistance here, but, PART A Pays! Medicare Part A pays all but $1132 (in 2011) for Hospitalization per benefit period. A benefit period begins on the first day you receive service as an inpatient in a hospital and ends after you have been out of the hospital and have not received skilled care in any other facility for 60 days in a row.
For more information on just what qualifies as an INPATIENT Hospital stay, go to http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11435.pdf
Thank you for participating!
Medicare Part A - 5 people picked this one
Medicare Part B - 2 people picked this one
This Bill's Going to the Zoo! - 2 people picked this one.
ANSWER: I really think the Zoo should offer some assistance here, but, PART A Pays! Medicare Part A pays all but $1132 (in 2011) for Hospitalization per benefit period. A benefit period begins on the first day you receive service as an inpatient in a hospital and ends after you have been out of the hospital and have not received skilled care in any other facility for 60 days in a row.
For more information on just what qualifies as an INPATIENT Hospital stay, go to http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11435.pdf
Thank you for participating!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Medicare Part B
On Facebook, Medicare Answers From Connie asked: OOPS! Knife juggling ~ maybe not the best hobby! You’re gonna need a blood transfusion. WHAT PART PAYS?
Medicare Part A - 1 person picked this one
Medicare Part B - 0 people picked this one
Part of My Checking Account - 5 people picked this one
ANSWER: Medicare Part B is the PART that pays! (and "Part of My Checking Account" is not really an incorrect answer!) In most cases, the provider gets blood from a blood bank at no charge, and you won’t have to pay for it or replace it. However, you will pay a copayment for the blood processing and handling services for every unit of blood you get, and the Part B deductible ($162 ) applies. If the provider has to buy blood for you, you must either pay the provider costs for the first 3 units of blood you get in a calendar year or have the blood donated by you or someone else.
You pay a copayment for additional units of blood you get as an outpatient (after the first 3), and the Part B deductible applies.
A Medicare Supplement would pick up the costs Part B didn't pay. Thanks for participating!
Medicare Part A - 1 person picked this one
Medicare Part B - 0 people picked this one
Part of My Checking Account - 5 people picked this one
ANSWER: Medicare Part B is the PART that pays! (and "Part of My Checking Account" is not really an incorrect answer!) In most cases, the provider gets blood from a blood bank at no charge, and you won’t have to pay for it or replace it. However, you will pay a copayment for the blood processing and handling services for every unit of blood you get, and the Part B deductible ($162 ) applies. If the provider has to buy blood for you, you must either pay the provider costs for the first 3 units of blood you get in a calendar year or have the blood donated by you or someone else.
You pay a copayment for additional units of blood you get as an outpatient (after the first 3), and the Part B deductible applies.
A Medicare Supplement would pick up the costs Part B didn't pay. Thanks for participating!
Friday, April 1, 2011
Medicare Part B
On Facebook, Medicare Answers From Connie asked: If you have to go to the Hospital in an Ambulance, WHAT PART PAYS?
Medicare Part A - 1 person picked this one
Medicare Part B - 0 people picked this one
You're Paying this Bill Yourself! - 5 people picked this one
ANSWER: Well, hopefully you're pleasantly surprised - PART B will be paying this bill! Of course, you'll have to pay the deductible ($162) and 20% coinsurance if you don't have a Medicare Supplement but PART B pays! Thanks for participating!
Medicare Part A - 1 person picked this one
Medicare Part B - 0 people picked this one
You're Paying this Bill Yourself! - 5 people picked this one
ANSWER: Well, hopefully you're pleasantly surprised - PART B will be paying this bill! Of course, you'll have to pay the deductible ($162) and 20% coinsurance if you don't have a Medicare Supplement but PART B pays! Thanks for participating!
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