Ron M. Landsman, P.A., lawyers in Bethesda, MD, Maryland

Medicare Basics

The Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) administers Medicare, the federal government's health care insurance program for the disabled and the elderly. The HCFA contracts with private insurance companies to review and process the claims. More...

Social Security - Administrative Appeals Procedure

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has established guidelines for the review of decisions unfavorable to applicants.More...

Medicare Part B - Supplemental Medical Insurance

Two types of individuals are eligible for Medicare Part B coverage: (1) patients who are eligible for Medicare Part A without paying premiums; and (2) individuals older than 65 years of age who are U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or legal resident aliens who have lived in the U.S. for at least five years. More...

Secondary Payer Program

There are times when a person's health services may be covered both by Medicare and by another type of insurance, such as group health insurance, workers' compensation, or automobile insurance. In these cases, Medicare provides only secondary coverage, meaning that the other insurance is primarily liable on the claim. More...

Employment - Veterans -Miscellaneous Benefits of Federal Government Employment to Veterans

In addition to receiving benefits in hiring and reductions in force, qualifying veterans, known as preference eligibles, receive many other benefits in federal government employment. These benefits include the restriction of some federal jobs to preference eligibles, lifetime eligibility for reinstatement, and the receipt of certain noncompetitive appointments. More...