How to Cover the Cost of Wheelchairs and Walkers: A Guide
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, people with certain disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). It is administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). There are several different parts to Medicare, including: Part A: Hospital insurance Part B: Medical insurance Part C: Medicare Advantage plans Part D: Prescription drug coverage Individuals may enroll in Medicare during their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) which starts three months before their 65th birthday and ends 3 months after their 65th birthday. There are also several private companies known as Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) that contract with the federal government to process claims for Medicare services. They also provide education and assistance to providers and suppliers, and work to prevent fraud and abuse. Additionally, there are several privat...