To establish the policy for providing financial assistance under a sliding scale discounting program to. uninsured patients who are determined under the hospitalâs eligibility criteria to lack the ability to pay. for care at full charges. Yale-New Haven Hospital (the âHospitalâ) is guided by a mission to provide.
Alternative Options. You may not need Medigap if your employer offers a retiree insurance plan. In this situation, coordination of benefits between your employerâs health plan and Medicare may make supplemental insurance an unnecessary expense.
Medicare Benefits. Medicare is our countryâs health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those who have disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure.The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. More...f you already have Medicare Part A and wish to sign up for Medicare Part B, please complete form CMS 40-B, Application for Enrollment in Medicare-Part B (Medical Insurance) , and take or mail it to your local Social Security office. Anyone who has Medicare can get Medicare prescription drug coverage.