To file a Medicare claim, a person must download and fill out the appropriate CMS form and submit it to the Medicare administrative contractor in their state. It may take up to 60 days for Medicare to ...

Usually, a person or their healthcare professional must file a claim within a year of the person receiving care, but certain situations may extend timely filing. If Medicare rejects the claim, a ...

I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor and his office manager informed me that they are no longer accepting Medicare. Instead, I will have to pay the complete ...

Medical service providers are responsible for billing insurance companies for their patients’ services and procedures. To do so, they must file medical claims as part of the medical billing process.

What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? Frustrated Retiree Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be ...

I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor and his office manager informed me that they are no longer accepting Medicare. Instead, I will have to pay the complete ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ ll be ...

I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor, and his office manager informed me that the doctor is no longer accepting it. Instead, I will have to pay the complete ...

If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be happy to know that many appeals are successful, so it’s definitely worth your time. But before going ...