Kirk Hale, Medicare Insurance Agent
Kirk Hale
Kirk M Hale Insurance
Medicare Agent Licensed in MS, AL, AR, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA and WV
25+ Years of Experience
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Southaven, MS
About Me
Hi, I'm Kirk Hale, owner of TheMedicareChannel.com in Southaven, MS. For over 26 years, I have helped 1000's of Medicare clients, One-on-One, in 29 states.
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Q&A with Kirk Hale
Why are hospitals not taking Medicare Advantage plans?
Answer: It could be because of several reasons. The hospital is not in network, the hospital doesn't have a contract with the insurance company selling the advantage plan, the hospital doesn't like the payment amounts they are getting from the insurance company. Some insurance companies pay slower than others. You might consider staying with Original Medicare and buying a supplemental plan instead of joining an Advantage plan to avoid some of these issues.
How does Medicare cover palliative care for serious illnesses, and what’s the difference between palliative care and hospice care?
Answer: Palliative care is for serious illnesses, not necessarily terminal, and Medicare covers it as long as the services are medically necessary.
Medicare provides comprehensive coverage for hospice care under the hospice benefit for terminal illnesses with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Medicare likely covers palliative care for serious illnesses through Parts A, B, and D, depending on the services needed, such as inpatient care, outpatient visits, and medications.