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Can I get the Medicare hospice benefit if I have Alzheimer’s disease?
My father is suffering from advanced-stage Alzheimer’s disease and I want him to get hospice care. However, his doctor will not prescribe it because he cannot be sure exactly how long my father may live with the disease. What can I do?
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I have Alzheimer’s disease and Medicare has been refusing to pay for my care. Is there anything I can do?
I have Alzheimer's disease and Medicare has been refusing to pay for my care. Is there anything I can do?
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Does Medicare pay for 24-hour care?
My mother has a chronic illness and is eligible for the Medicare home health care benefit. Will it pay for her round-the-clock care?
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Can I wait to enroll in Part B if I have COBRA?
Because I was still working and covered by my employer group health plan, I declined signing up for Medicare Part B when I turned 65. I am retired and no longer have my employer group health plan, but have COBRA instead. Does COBRA count as employer coverage?
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Do I need to be homebound to get hospice care?
If I am getting hospice benefits, do I have to be homebound?
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How long will Medicare cover hospice care?
My mother is very ill. How long will Medicare cover her hospice care?
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Can my doctor make me sign a form agreeing to pay for all of my care?
My doctor had me sign a form agreeing to pay the full cost of care. What should I do?
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Can my state give me more rights and protections than federal law regarding Medigap plan enrollment?
I want to enroll into a Medigap plan but I am not eligible to do so according to federal guidelines. Can my state give me more rights and protections to enroll into a Medigap?
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Will my Medigap policy cover mental health care?
Do Medigap policies cover the remaining 20 percent percent of my outpatient mental health care services?
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What do I do if I missed the deadline for enrolling in Medicare?
I decided not to apply for Medicare when I turned 65 even though I did not have health coverage from my job or my wife's current job. What should I do?
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