Types of QMBs The Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) was developed to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Individuals who qualify for this assistance are often referred to as Dual Eligibles. All dual-eligible beneficiaries qualify for full Medicare benefits, but the extent or level of benefits for which they are eligible under Medicaid can vary. This is often…
This short training provides an overview of the concept of QMB. These patients are entitled to different rules within the Medicare process and the collection of copayments and deductibles. It’s an area where a misstep can lead to major compliance issues. Make sure all team members are aware of this important payer class and how…
Download Reference Documents Medicare publishes helpful documents and alerts to keep providers in the know about important topics. On this page, we list timely tools to review, download, and save in your Medicare training documents. First, Medicare has compiled the most common misconceptions about Chiropractic care under the Medicare Part B program, and misinformation that…
This short training solidifies some of the most common differences between coverage for Chiropractic care, and coverage outside of the profession. This is an excellent short training to ensure that all team members are aware of this important payer class and how to handle it properly.
Medicare Restrictions Related to Chiropractic Coverage 240.1 – Coverage of Chiropractic Services Coverage for chiropractic service is specifically limited to treatment by means of manual manipulation (i.e., use of the hands). Manual devices (i.e., those that are hand-held with the thrust of the force of the device controlled manually) may be used by chiropractors in…
Medicare coverage for Chiropractic services is quite limited compared to coverage for other types of healthcare. Often, patients come in thinking their coverage is the same as they are used to outside of Chiropractic, and it is up to the team to make sure they understand the differences. This training outlines all the most important…