Different Types of Medicare Coverage

Don’t be fooled into thinking that just because Medicare is a national program, it’s all the same for every patient. Seamless and simple Medicare reimbursement starts with understanding the options and plans you’re working with. In this brief training, we expand on the basics of these Medicare types.

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The Hierarchy of Medicare

The “Ladder” of Medicare It’s important to understand the hierarchal relationship between the Office of Inspector General (OIG), The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), and the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC). OIG Since it was established in 1976, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health…

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Brief History of Chiropractic and Medicare

The Story of Medicare and Chiropractic Brief Overview/History of the Medicare Program: On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare (an amendment to the Social Security legislation) into law. At the bill-signing ceremony, former President Harry Truman and his wife, Bess, became the first Medicare enrollees and were issued the first Medicare cards….

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What is Medicare?

Don’t be fooled into thinking that just because Medicare is a national program, it’s the same for every patient. Seamless and simple Medicare reimbursement starts with understanding the options and plans you’re working with. This quick tutorial provides the basics of Medicare Part A and Part B.

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Reference Documents for Workers’ Compensation

Download Reference Documents Documents related to federal Workers’ Compensation are available in this training module. If you need assistance with your state, please locate the clinic’s local bureau. You can find a list of state contacts at:  https://www.dol.gov/agencies/owcp/wc Remember, in order to treat patients covered by Federal Workers’ Compensation, providers must enroll with the Department…

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FAQ-Worker’s Compensation

Worker’s Compensation FAQs Q: How does the office determine what type of workers’ compensation claim to file (e.g., State or Federal)? A: By asking where the patient works.  If they tell us they work at the Post Office, the chiropractic office staff gathers information to bill Federal Workers’ Compensation. If the patient indicates s/he works…

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