[WSBAPT] Off topic question

[Lewis, Amy C.]

In my case the decedent had not completed the application process when he died.  His wife needed to communicate with Medicare to complete the process and obtain coverage for his final illness.

Amy C. Lewis, Attorney

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Medicare sends out statements periodically (quarterly?). Go through the decedent's mail to locate one.
Look for a Medicare card in the decedent's possessions (purse, wallet, important papers). They are red, white and blue, and say Medicare Health Insurance at the top. The card will state the coverages. Once you have the number on the card, you can go to the various medical care providers and request that their bills be submitted to Medicare.
If she had a medical services provider prior to illness - family doctor, OBGYN, etc. - that offices should have her Medicare information and would probably provide same to other providers as well as to her spouse, assuming they were together as of the time of her death.
S

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Off topic question

Client's wife passed away in 2014.  Client is left with over $30,000 in medical bills.  We are trying to assist him in getting financial assistance in paying those.  One big question is what Medicare coverage the wife had (Part A,B,C,D, etc.).  According to Medicare, even the deceased spouse cannot get coverage information without Letters Testamentary or the equivalent.  Has anyone found a workaround to find out Medicare coverage information after the patient is deceased without LOT?  There is no estate to probate, therefore no LOT.
Kirstin Wallin
Assistant to
Anthony D. Vivenzio - Attorney and Counselor at Law
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540 Guard St, Ste 220
Friday Harbor, WA  98250
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