Most of you have or will receive a print brochure from Medicare outlining upcoming changes. The brochure outlines the reason for the changes. Basically, Medicare sent out a request for bids and has contracted with the lowest cost provider. Arkansas is in the competitive bid zone. If you are using any rented equipment (beds, nebulizer, CPAP machines, oxygen machine, etc) you will need to contact your provider this month and ask if they are grandfathered in or if you will need to find another supplier. You must ask about charges! Under the new system, you must use a supplier who has agreed to accept the lower payment. Co-pays could be hefty if you are not proactive!
Clear as mud? Bottom line: if you have any equipment provided by Medicare, YOU must be proactive and ask questions. You may have received print copies of documents from your supplier. Be sure you are checking your mail, reading all documents and staying alert.
Call me if you have any questions or need help!
Until tomorrow,
Dr. Janet
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