Comments on: AARP Medicare Complete

By: David Forbes

David Forbes — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:52:54 +0000

Luis, The depth of provider coverage can vary from region to region. The provider directories are generally accurate when published, but providers may be added or leave the network though out the year. Call the customer service number on your AARP Medicare Complete card to determine if you have providers available that are not listed in the directory.

By: luis d. millan

luis d. millan — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:05:23 +0000

I have provider directory for the year 2012.
I can not find mental health, or psicology on it. Do we have any coverage in this field?
atte.
Luis D. Millan

By: George Mora

George Mora — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:29:19 +0000

I’m so confused with all of this. I have medicare pans A and B and am looking for the best coverage that would pay the most premiums for what these plans cover (most are 20% of the service)I also would appreciate a website that would make it possible to make an application online.

By: Chris Chaney

Chris Chaney — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:25:24 +0000

That is what I thought.
Thanks for your help.

By: David Forbes

David Forbes — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:08:23 +0000

Chris, Medicare Advantage plans such as Medicare Complete generally do not offer any additional benefit beyond what is available through original Medicare. Medicare will pay for skilled nursing care only after the patient has had a 3-day minimum medically necessary hospital stay. There is no out-of-pocket cost for the first 20 days and then coinsurance is required for days 21-100. After day 100 your on your own. If your Mom is likely to require a long term stay it will be her responsibility to pay the costs. If she has long term care insurance, this would be the time to utilize it. Otherwise, you may want to consult with an attorney who deals with such matters.

Unfortunately, without proper planning, many people in your Mom’s situation enter a spend down period so they can qualify for Medicaid unless there are significant assets to cover the cost of long term care.

By: Chris Chaney

Chris Chaney — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:55:15 +0000

My mom and dad are on Medicare complete Secure Horizens. I need to know if they cover Nursing home care. My mom has been in a skilled nursing facility for a broken hip and has recieved therapy but she is not progressing enough and they are telling us that the insurance will not longer cover her. She is not able to come home because my dad can not take care of her by himself. Does Medicare complete cover nursing home care?

By: David Forbes

David Forbes — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 18:00:40 +0000

Russell, I’m sorry I’m not qualified to answer your question. Please read our About page.

By: Russell Dotson, C. Ped

Russell Dotson, C. Ped — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:56:55 +0000

I am an out of network provider. One of my patients has your Medicare Complete Choice Plan 2 and is requesting diabetic footwear. Medicare normally covers 80% of the cost of one pair of shoes (up to approx $135) and 3 pairs of inserts (A5513 custom up to approx $83 /pair).
How much of this expense will his plan cover since we aren’t in your network?

By: David Forbes

David Forbes — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:18:43 +0000

Anita, Unless you are entitled to a Special Enrollment Period you are stuck until January 2013. The opportunity to dis-enroll from a Medicare Advantage plan is January 1st through February 14th.

By: Anita Henderson

Anita Henderson — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:53:38 +0000

How do I get out of this? I have used it one time since I got my card. I can see that you are neither efficient, cost effective, or sensitive to my needs. I ask again, how do I get out and back to Medicare?