I'm caring for my dad who has Alzheimer's with lots of medications and I keep getting bills I don't understand. Any tips for not drowning in paperwork?
Answered by 8 licensed agents
It is difficult to answer this questions as there is NO information on what type of paperwork you are having difficulty with. A good agent , like myself can help a member navigate the challenges of bills/ co pay/ co insurances with Medicare
Answered by Melonie Wood on April 2, 2025
Agent Licensed in FL & AL
Thank you for taking care of your dad. Know that every medication filled, every doctor visit, etc... will trigger a claim that will make it's way to you in the form of an EOB or Explanation of Benefits. Usually they are sent in batches of a week to a month as the claims are processed. The important thing to look for is the patient responsibility, usually the far right side. As you get bills from the providers you can match them up and know what you need to pay. I usually suggest setting up the companies online portal. They can help you organize and seach EOB's, find in-network providers and understand benefits better. You can choose to not have paper EOB's with most carriers. Save those trees. Sorry, I can't help with stacks of other junk mail you'll be sifting through.
Answered by David Bell on April 15, 2025
Agent Licensed in ID, AZ, CA & 8 other states
Get an agent who can explain what these are and why you may be getting them. It’s important to be able to understand what you are actually responsible for and what could be a mistake or billing error.
Answered by Shelly Hefley on April 17, 2025
Broker Licensed in IN, AL, IL, KY & TN
Work with an insurance agent or broker to help you understand what type of plan your Dad has. The medications should fall under Part D of Medicare, prescription coverage in either an advantage plan or a stand alone-prescription plan. Maybe the prescriptions aren't covered and you could ask his doctor if there is a generic version of an expensive prescription.
Answered by Diana Salisbury on April 19, 2025
Broker Licensed in OH, IN & MI
I will assume that you have power of attorney.
First, you will need to understand the details of your father's prescription drug insurance (Part D) and the types(tier) and numbers of medications he is taking.
Next, you will need to confirm where the bill came from and contact the insurance company to find out if the claim is valid.
(I also recommend making a bullet point list.)
Finally, many insurance companies allow you to check the medication status online.
We recommend that you speak to your agent for more information.
Answered by Satoshi Aoki on April 15, 2025
Agent Licensed in CA
Every plan has a huge phone staff answering phones explaining billing issues and can help look at any bill you have questions about. Their number is on the back of your card.
Depends upon the plan you have him enrolled in. Please reach out to me. I would be happy to walk you through the process. 918-210-3319.
Answered by Adriane Williams on March 28, 2025
Agent Licensed in OK, AK, AL & 48 other states
I would recommend the client to take all the mail that is specific to their carrier. You will then open them up, looking for the notice "This is not a bill". This particular piece is explaining your charges and benefits available to you. Once you review them, you may discard. Any other documents, you should review. There may be invoices that need to be paid as well as any additional pertinent information the carrier may deem of important that you the client need to have.
Answered by Lesley Burns on April 9, 2025
Broker Licensed in AR, MI, MO, NM & TX
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