Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Public…
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Public Affairs Specialist Mike Fierberg stopped by the set of Montana This Morning Friday to discuss several issues surrounding Medicare.
Archive for August, 2010
Medicare expands coverage for tobacco-related counseling
Previously, Medicare rules allowed the program to cover tobacco-related counseling only for beneficiaries who already suffered from a tobacco-related disease. “Under the new policy, Medicare will cover up to two tobacco-cessation counseling tries each year, including as many as four individual sessions per attempt….
Cuts in Medicare
A reader responds to a recent editorial.
The Medicare reform illusion
Medicare is no better off than it was a year ago — and here’s why. Medicare – United States – Politics – Health care reform – Health care
How to Combine Medicare Part B with Medicare Part D
Los Angeles – Miami, FL – HealthInsuranceFinders.com News and Information Center today covered the topic “Not everybody on Medicare has the same coverage“. In fact the goal of the Medicare reforms that have been enacted over the past decade or so have been to give seniors more options.
Medicare Expands Coverage To Help Seniors Quit Smoking
What’s Your Reaction? Medicare coverage for seniors trying to quit smoking has been expanded to include those who have not already been diagnosed with a tobacco-related disease, the Obama administration announced Wednesday.
Sink: Scott’s Medicare fraud will be an issue
By Lee Logan – Thu, Aug 26 2010 Tired of hearing about Rick Scott ’s Medicare fraud problem? Well you’ll have to wait until Nov. 3. Alex Sink confirmed she plans to make the $1.7 billion fraud fine an issue in the general election for governor. “Floridians deserve to know about their candidates’ background and [...]
Protecting Medicare Benefits and Offering Clear Choices for Seniors
Cross-posted from HealthCare.gov We’ve heard from seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries that sorting through the over 4,000 prescription drug plan choices, many of which offer similar benefits, can be a confusing and time-consuming process. Experts agree. That’s why seniors on Medicare, health policy researchers supported CMS’ efforts to make the Medicare Prescription Drug program less…
3 million seniors may have to switch Medicare drug plan
WASHINGTON — More than 3 million seniors may have to switch their Medicare prescription plan next year, even if they’re perfectly happy with it, thanks to an attempt by the government to simplify their lives. The policy change could turn into a hassle for seniors who hadn’t intended to switch plans during Medicare’s open enrollment [...]
Medicare changes will mean fewer drug plans
WASHINGTON – More than three million seniors may have to switch their Medicare prescription plan next year, even if they’re perfectly happy with it, thanks to an attempt by the government to simplify Medicare.
Seniors might need new Medicare drug plan as choices pared
More than 3 million seniors may have to switch their Medicare prescription-drug plan next year, even if they’re perfectly happy with it, thanks to an attempt by the government to simplify their lives.
Medicare drug plan changes and prices could surprise seniors
The Associated Press: An effort to streamline the entangled field of Medicare drug plans could mean as many as 3 million seniors “could force 3 million seniors to switch plans next year whether they like it or not, says an independent analysis,” by Avalere Health: “beneficiaries will see their prescription plan eliminated as part of [...]
Medicare has feet of clay new CMA head says
Jeffrey Turnbull says system failing to provide timely, fair and cost-efficient care
Medicare drug plans may change for some
More than 3 million seniors may have to switch their Medicare prescription plan next year, even if they’re perfectly happy with it, thanks to an attempt by the government to simplify their lives. The policy change could turn into a hassle for seniors who hadn’t intended to switch plans during…
Doctor Doesn’t Work Hard to Hide Symptoms of Medicare Fraud
Dr. Sushil Sheth defrauded Medicare and private insurers of at least $13 million, and he has been sentenced to prison. But there is more: what his case says about government competence and news judgment.