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There are ways to ensure you receive Medicare reimbursement if you are owed. We explain the process for each part of Medicare and where to find help.
In self-funded health care, the employer assumes the direct risk for payment of the claims for benefits. The terms of eligibility and covered benefits are set forth in a plan document which includes provisions similar to those found in a typical group health insurance policy. Unless exempted, such plans create rights and obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ...
An explanation of benefits (commonly referred to as an EOB form) is a statement sent by a health insurance company to covered individuals explaining what medical treatments and/or services were paid for on their behalf.
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ( ERISA) ( Pub. L. 93–406, 88 Stat. 829, enacted September 2, 1974, codified in part at 29 U.S.C. ch. 18) is a U.S. federal tax and labor law that establishes minimum standards for pension plans in private industry. It contains rules on the federal income tax effects of transactions associated with employee benefit plans. ERISA was enacted ...
How do the different parts of Medicare work, and what do they cover? Learn more about Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, plus Medigap plans.
A health insurance deductible is a specified amount or capped limit you must pay first before your insurance will begin paying your medical costs. Read on to learn more.
The Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) program provides health insurance to federal employees and their dependents.
Armed with knowledge of arcane and complex billing codes, they will help patients organize their debts, hunt for mistakes, and deal with insurers, health care providers, and collection agencies.