David Levine
About Christian:
David Levine is an award-winning writer and editor whose work has been featured in the New York Times, New York Daily News, Sports Illustrated, American Heritage, U.S. News & World Report and others.
David has covered health, health insurance and health policy topics – among many others – since 2017. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in English from the University of Rochester and currently lives in Albany, New York.
Articles by David Levine:
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Although Original Medicare (Parts A and B) usually does not cover meal delivery, many Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans cover meal delivery as an optional supplemental benefit for those who qualify. Learn more about home meal delivery, nutrition education and other benefits that may be available with a Medicare Advantage plan.
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Coordination of benefits rules determine if Medicare is the primary insurance payer or secondary payer of medical claims when you also have other health insurance in addition to Medicare, such as through an employer, TRICARE, the VA or Medicaid.
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The Affordable Care Act (also called Obamacare) includes an Individual Mandate that individuals and families buy health insurance. It once imposed tax penalties on those who failed to comply. The penalties were eliminated in 2017. Some states have their own mandates with penalties.
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A lady bird deed helps manage property when Medicaid long-term care is needed. It is legal in only a few states, but can help transfer property, avoid probate and present tax advantages.