Medicare Part A hospital stay question?

Posted January 10th, 2009

lexie asked: This question is for anyone who has or had medicare part A and B and underwent surgery as an inpatient. I would like to know who you pay the deductilbe for partA to. IT states in the medicare manual etc thata you MUST pay the medicare part A deductilbe before they pay for [...]

How can i get my son really cheap braces?

Posted December 9th, 2008

bbenteck_computers asked: i have a son and his teeth are not straight and braces are not cheap and i dont have the money but i want to put braces for him is their a procedure i can take to get a discount off of them or get them cheap or is their away i [...]

Do I pay into SS and medicare if I earned money abroad?

Posted September 21st, 2008

hmguesswho1 asked: Let’s say I made $5000 for only one month last year abroad, do I pay SS/medicare? Would I be considered self-employed?
Take another senario: I lived abroad for 350 days, went to school during the year and made only $5000 during the summer break abroad, do I pay SS/medicare? What Fed income tax forms [...]

Can I get Medicare?

Posted August 3rd, 2008

Amy S asked: I’m quitting my job because of health problems. I have not yet been diagnosed with anything yet (but I am still having tests done). I will need insurance when I quit my job, but I don’t have money to get my own. I’m 28. What should I [...]

Anything besides Medicare that could help my dad?

Posted May 24th, 2008

Sarah asked: My parents got a divorce and my dad lost everything. He moved out of state to start over and he recently found out that he has Cirrhosis of the liver. He can’t work because he is so sick, therefore he doesn’t have insurance and no money. He is approved for Medicare but can’t [...]

Do I have to pay social security/Medicare if I’m a private contractor?

Posted May 13th, 2008

Tyler PA asked: I’m starting a new job in 2 weeks, but they’re hiring me as a private contractor. I believe this means I need to set up an LLC, my employer pays the LLC, and I personally get paid from my LLC. My question is, I know that I have to pay ss and [...]

i’m a disabled senior no ins - medicare - medicad?

Posted January 21st, 2008

c504play asked: i am on disability social security and am not eligable to get medicare until after 2 years on disability and that will not be until dec 2008. i have had to be put in the hospital i told them at the time i had no money or insurance they said dont worry [...]

Will Medicare pay for removal of excess sink after weight loss surgery? Who will do it?

Posted January 6th, 2008

Lisa E asked: I had gastric bypass in 2003. Since I have lost over 250 pounds, as the result I have alot of excess sink in the abdominal area. This causes sores. And truly is not easy to keep clean. Continually smells bad. What can I do to get help? [...]