Tag Archive: Medical Insurance

Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Now Available to Delaware Residents

Summary of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that is now offered to Delaware Residents through the US Department of Health and Social Services. Provides the requirements to qualify for PCIP, and information for applying.

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Social Security Disability Law Weekly Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover

Episode 5 – Technology, Uninsured, and DDS Turnover Social Security Disability Law Weekly, Episode 5, includes discussion of use of technology in disability claims; alcohol abuse and mental health claims; importance of trying work before applying for disability; problem of being disabled and uninsured; how to qualify for Social Security based on mental illness/bipolar disorder; improve ...

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Importance of Healthcare Debate for Social Security Disability Applicants

There has been much discussion in the news recently as Congress has been debating reforms to healthcare. In just the last week, 50% of individuals I met with did not have healthcare coverage. These individuals had lost healthcare coverage because they were unable to continue to perform their jobs because of disability. They do not ...

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Releases 2010 Medicare Fact Sheet and Part B Premium Increase

On October 16, 2009, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2010 Medicare Fact Sheet. According to CMS, the Medicare Part B monthly premium will increase to $110.50 for 2010. This is an increase of $14.10 per month (or $169.20 ...

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Don’t lose Medicaid Because of the Receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits

Individuals that are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) are not eligible to receive Medicare coverage until 24 months after their eligibility for SSDI begins. This article describes certain situations where an individual receiving SSDI benefits may be entitled to continue to receive Medicaid coverage in Delaware despite their income from SSDI.

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