bandido60 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Social security has sent me an automatic enrollment into their program. They say it is madatory for those who receive SSDI. My Question is who becomes primary provider and who pays what. I'm currently holding a 70% SC Paying 100% IU. Any input would be greatly apreciated . LOVE AND RESPECT BANDIDO BILL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted June 15, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 15, 2011 VA can't bill medicare. I would take the medicare and take part B. I don't want to depend on the VA if I need brain surgery or heart surgery. I just got medicare to pay for my cataract surgery. I got the best doctor in town to do it. I fear to think what mistakes the VA might have made considering they get their lenses from the lowest bidder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandido60 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks John---- They always ask if I have any other medical insurance when I go to the VA. Should I report the Medicar to them???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted June 15, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 15, 2011 If you have a Medicare HMO available where you live you might look into them also. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Chuck75 Posted June 19, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 19, 2011 Actually, by law, you are required to tell the VA about insurance. With Medicare, part A only, (standard, no additional premium cost), effects are minimal. With Part B (you pay an additional premium, normally out of the SSA/SSDI check), the usual result is that the VA will not pay anything towards non VA ER services. With "private" insurance, the VA may bill the insurance. A similar situation can occur when a retiree uses a military hospital. Thanks John---- They always ask if I have any other medical insurance when I go to the VA. Should I report the Medicar to them???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted June 19, 2011 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted June 19, 2011 Even if you don't tell the VA always told me that they did not bill Medicare they find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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