Assignment Instructions/ Description
Utilize the knowledge gained through the readings and discussion throughout Unit 2�to coordinate the benefits for a patient.
Instructions: Sarah went to the emergency room in January with pain in her stomach.� She was sent home within 24 hours.� In March, she had an appendectomy.� Sarah has Medicare A.
Review the document, Managed Care Comparison.
Select another managed care organization from the table to serve as Sarah�s secondary insurance.
Coordinate the benefits for her emergency room visit and procedure between Medicare A (which must serve as the primary insurance plan) and the secondary insurance plan.� Include the following information:
Rationale for the plan selected as Sarah�s secondary insurance.� Include any special considerations that contributed to the selection
Summary of relevant benefits covered under each plan
Limitations: care needed but not covered by either plan (if applicable)
Complete additional research as necessary on the two types of plans.� Be sure to cite any resources.