Published May 6, 2013
EriNurseNJ
5 Posts
Hi everybody,
I am moving from critical care to my hospital's clinic. I am very excited for my new role and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for resources to better understand Medicare and Medicaid? Thanks so much.
NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN
10 Articles; 18,926 Posts
Medicare
Part A: covers hospitalization, Nursing Home and Rehab, Home Health Care, Hospice
Part B: 2013 deductible:$147 per year; costs $104.90/month
covers 100% Home Health Care; 80% physician and professional services, Durable Medical Equipment, Lab work
Part C: Medicare Advantage plans (HMO/PPO) that manage Medicare benefits
Part D: Drug coverage
How Medicare works with other insurance
What it means to pay primary/secondary
Medicaid: joint Federal/state program, services vary by state
What is Medicare? What is Medicaid? - Medical News Today
Government website: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and You handbook comes out yearly re benefits, sent to new enrollees.
[h=1]Medicare costs at a glance[/h]
Thank you!