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SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE
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SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE
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SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE
posted at April 5, 2012 3:00 PM EDT
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https://secure.firedoglake.com/page/contribute/aarp-fb-ads The above is an important survey.... Nation of Change reported that ......Karen Gorrell choked back tears one Saturday in early March as she pulled the final stake from the tent that had been her home for the past 75 days. Last fall, the protracted struggle she led for retired workers from Century Aluminum Corporation found itself an accidental part of the Occupy movement. “I’m elated that a bunch of little senior citizens can take on corporate giants in West Virginia,” Gorrell said. The group fought to have their healthcare benefits reinstated after the company unilaterally dropped coverage for more than 500 retirees and their families. After more than a year of organizing, protests and, ultimately, a physical occupation, the Occupy Century group reached a settlement with the company late last month that will restore those health benefits and grant $44 million to the retirees over 10 years, with up to $25 million in additional contributions to follow. |
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Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE
posted at April 7, 2012 5:32 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE: Are there any details about how they finally prevailed? Did the state or attorneys do anything? Was there a lawsuit? Karl Posted by krlklar There was a lawsuit but it was dropped when the deal was reached - According to the news sources that I read, the company is going to get some tax breaks at the local level (maybe higher, I don't know) as part of the deal too. The subject line of this thread is very stretched to say the least. I wish the company well as it reopens and all of the current employees but I think it is time for all of us to take responsibility for our own health insurance or health care financial protection. Let the company pay the employees their just worth and they can find the best coverage for themselves and their family. Same for retirees - up their pension and let them find their own additions to medicare. |
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Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE BENEFITS
posted at July 3, 2012 1:52 PM EDT
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I just found out from my medical insurance carrier that Medicare will no longer pay for basic footcare for Medicare beneficiaries. How can this benefit be reinstated? It affects me as I am not able to reach my feet to care for them, and also am near sighted, so I cannot see as well. Also, diabetics need this service to prevent infections in their toes. I guess Medicare would rather pay for a toe to be cut off? I was directed to go to a private salon to have my pedicure, but I do not see these salons following many infection control guidelines. Does anyone have any suggestions? |
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Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE BENEFITS
posted at July 3, 2012 8:15 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE BENEFITS: I just found out from my medical insurance carrier that Medicare will no longer pay for basic footcare for Medicare beneficiaries. How can this benefit be reinstated? It affects me as I am not able to reach my feet to care for them, and also am near sighted, so I cannot see as well. Also, diabetics need this service to prevent infections in their toes. I guess Medicare would rather pay for a toe to be cut off? I was directed to go to a private salon to have my pedicure, but I do not see these salons following many infection control guidelines. Does anyone have any suggestions? Posted by Lavenderblue100 I don't think anything that is considered a normal part of a person's hygiene is ever considered a healthcare expense. However, that is not to say that some things are not covered as medically necessary but ONLY when it is medically necessary. Here is the CMS Fact Sheet issued to Doctors (Podiatry Services) in October 2011 defining what is covered and when it is covered. Just because you cannot reach your feet or are nearsighted isn't on the list of covered medical conditions - guess they think that it could be performed outside of the medical realm for these reasons. I think we all have to understand what is healthcare and what is NOT. |
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Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE BENEFITS
posted at July 13, 2012 9:18 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: SENIORS HAVE TO FIGHT FOR MEDICARE BENEFITS: I just found out from my medical insurance carrier that Medicare will no longer pay for basic footcare for Medicare beneficiaries. How can this benefit be reinstated? It affects me as I am not able to reach my feet to care for them, and also am near sighted, so I cannot see as well. Also, diabetics need this service to prevent infections in their toes. I guess Medicare would rather pay for a toe to be cut off? I was directed to go to a private salon to have my pedicure, but I do not see these salons following many infection control guidelines. Does anyone have any suggestions? Posted by Lavenderblue100 Some people on this site consider themselves "experts" and even your insurance carrier contact person could be wrong. If I were you, I would call the 1-800-633-4227 ( 1-800-MEDICARE) number to get specific answers to your questions. Good luck to you. |
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