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How Medicare Advantage Plans handle claims

Question: My doctor just sent a bill from my last visit & a procedure they completed, but I don’t think I should pay this much. How do I know what to pay? Answer: Whenever you go to see your doctor or are admitted to the hospital, your benefits are processed through your insurance carrier. The insurance carrier will either mail a Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) or an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) notice. This week we will review how Medicare Advantage Plans handle those claims and notify you of the coverage status. Last week we covered how Original Medicare handles your claims. Like ...

Programs Available For Out-Of-Work Seniors

Programs Available For Out-Of-Work Seniors Janell Sluga Question: I am over 65, was working full time, and just got laid off from my job and am overwhelmed with all that I have to change. What if I don’t have enough money? Answer: I wanted to continue to address this issue of losing ...

Senior citizen seeks counseling amidst adjustment

Editor’s note: This column by Marshall Greenstein will appear occasionally in The Post-Journal. By Marshall Greenstein I received a call from a man named Leo. He was referred to me by his neighbor friends. He stated that he was retired and anytime would work for an appointment. We agreed to a mutually agreeable time in two days. Mornings worked for him. He was “an early bird.” Included in phone calls about counseling and therapy ordinarily are inquiries about my fee. No such subject was discussed. We met at 9:00 a.m. two days later. I was watching at the door. The weather was ...

How to handle a layoff as a working senior citizen

Question: I am over 65 and was working, but I just got laid off and am not sure we will be going back to work anytime soon. What do I do about Medicare and insurance? Answer: I am sorry for your situation. Life can change so quickly. All of us hope to someday retire, but you may be doing this ...

When to adjust on Medicare coverage

Question; I have a new serious medical diagnosis, and some related procedures scheduled. Should I be adjusting my Medicare insurance coverage? Answer; When individuals are enrolled in Medicare Part A & B, they are very protected. Original Medicare and the insurance products that accompany i, ...

Mayville Senior Citizens to meet July 16

MAYVILLE - The Mayville Senior Citizens will meet July 16 for the group’s hot dog luncheon. Members met recently, with a moment of silence to remember members Louise Richir and Gerald White who recently passed away. The group’s trivia team - Janet Loomis, Sandi Wagner and Jeff Wagner - won first place in the United Senior Council’s trivia contest and earned $100. The kitchen committee—Bonnie J. Johnson, Rita Himes, and Fran Miller—was thanked for its service. Sharon Plucinski moved that the group donate to Santa for Seniors. A box for monetary donations will be available ...