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LeftInTX

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5. The GFM says "Medicare part B termination"

Reply to Southern_gent (Original post)

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 12:01 PM

Yesterday

Did he terminate his policy? It wasn't clear. Sounds like he needs radiation. But that should be covered. Usually Medicare will not cover anything that is experimental, but doesn't seem to be the case here. Keep us informed.

My dad had numerous experimental treatments when he had cancer. He got them covered. However, he had insurance, Tricare and Medicare.

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Denial of Care [View all] Southern_gent Yesterday OP

Sorry about doc's illness. But it's about time folks realize Medicare denies claims too. In fact, most insurers Silent Type Yesterday #1

Following... Sedona Yesterday #2

He should call his US Senator's office if they aren't rapublicons SheltieLover Yesterday #3

Maryland's senators are Democrats Wicked Blue Yesterday #6

It depends on the policy of Medicare. Jacson6 Yesterday #4

That's crazy. Mosby Yesterday #7

They only cover pap smears every other year. LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #13

The GFM says "Medicare part B termination" LeftInTX Yesterday #5

I'll have to read more carefully. Ms. Toad Yesterday #9

there is a maximum radiation allowed rampartd Yesterday #11

It's not a hard limit. Ms. Toad 21 hrs ago #14

Something is fishy here. Ms. Toad Yesterday #8

My son knows this physician and the person Southern_gent Yesterday #10

Unless the care has non-covered uses, or is experimental, Ms. Toad Yesterday #12

Doctors know experimental and non-covered treatments will get denied, or they learn quickly. Silent Type 21 hrs ago #16

Which is why, as a general rule, Medicare does not deny claims. Ms. Toad 20 hrs ago #17

So, in other words, the OP example is just another case of a patient griping about denials when it's their own fault. Silent Type 7 hrs ago #18

I don't know that it is their own fault. Ms. Toad 7 hrs ago #19

From Dr. Zollicoffer, himself: Ms. Toad 21 hrs ago #15