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Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 28, 20152 min read
What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid in the Context of Long-Term Care?
Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs. Both programs provide health coverage,...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 13, 20151 min read
2015 Spousal Impoverishment and Home Equity Figures:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released its Spousal Impoverishment Standards for 2015. The official spousal...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jun 3, 20142 min read
Can You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?
Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Feb 18, 20142 min read
Can You Appeal If Medicare Refuses to Cover Care You Received?
Absolutely. Sometimes Medicare will decide that a particular treatment or service is not covered and will deny a beneficiary’s claim....
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Jan 27, 20142 min read
Senate Looks at Doctor-Dropping by Medicare Advantage Plans:
What to do when Medicare Advantage insurers drop large numbers of doctors from their plans? Raymond H. Welch, a dermatologist in Rhode...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 30, 20131 min read
How to Use Medicare to Pay for In-Home Care
The good news is that Medicare coverage is easier to get than it used to be, and it should become easier still. Read full article… #medicare
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 18, 20131 min read
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors…
How will the Affordable Care Act affect Seniors… #healthcare #elderlaw #obamacare #seniorcitizens #eldercare #medicare #medicaid
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Dec 1, 20138 min read
8 expensive health insurance mistakes
How to avoid paying too much for the protection you need: 1. Assuming because you’re healthy you don’t need health insurance If you get...
Brian A. Raphan, Esq.
Oct 1, 20132 min read
If You Have Medicare, No Need to Go to Health Insurance Marketplace:
Today is the day the Affordable Health Care act starts to take on meaning. The government has set up a Health Insurance...
Important news for seniors and their families
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