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• Welcome to our Medicare Part D Blog
Welcome to our Medicare Part D Blog.I would like to start off by introducing you to some of the features of our website.  This should help you to find the resources you need.  Finding the ri . . .
• Macular Degeneration, New Hope with Lucentis
Senior Journal reported that there is a new medicine for Macular Degeneration that has shown very positive results. "More than one-third of patients treated with Lucentis for wet a . . .
• A Preview of Medicare Part D 2008
Click below for the information on the 2011 Medicare Part D prescription drug planshttps://q1medicare.com/PartD-The-2011-Medicare-Part-D-Outlook.phpClick below for the latest information on Medic . . .
• 2009 Medicare Part D National Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans
2009 Medicare Part D National Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Data as of September 10, 2008.Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded.National is defined as plans offered in all 50 state . . .
• 2009 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Summaries now Online
Based on recently released 2009 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), you can expect an increase in the 2009 monthly premiums an . . .
• CMS Press Release: MEDICARE ISSUES NEW RULES TO ENFORCE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS DURING UPCOMING HEALTH AND DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
For Immediate Release:  Monday, September 15, 2008Contact:    CMS Office of Public Affairs 202-690-6145 MEDICARE ISSUES NEW RULES TO ENFORCE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS DURING UPCOMIN . . .
• Updated 2010 Medicare Part D Plan Cost Information
In our February, 2009 Newsletter, we provided a preview of the basic cost limits you could expect with your 2010 Medicare Part D plans.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has r . . .
• Over 80% of Seniors Satisfied with Medicare Part D Program. What about you?
According to a study commissioned by Medicare Today, 84% of seniors are satisfied with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program (with 55% being Very Satisfied).  The satisfaction rate shows . . .
• 2010 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans
2010 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans Data as of September 03, 2009.Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded.National is defined as plans offered in all 50 state . . .
• CMS Press Release: MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT'S PROJECTED COSTS CONTINUE TO DROP
MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT'S PROJECTED COSTS CONTINUE TO DROPPart D Attracts New Beneficiaries and Achieves High Rates of Satisfaction Continuing a solid record of strong competition and wise . . .
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• CMS News Release: CMS proposes improvements to Medicare
Updates to Medicare Advantage, Part D prescription drug coverage will improve benefits, increase transparency and strengthen programs The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has proposed revis . . .
• CMS Press Release: Medicare Advantage Premiums Fall, Enrollment Rises, Benefits Similar Compared to 2010
Wide range of Medicare health and drug plan options continues in 2011 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today that, on average, Medicare Advantage premiums will be 1 . . .
• CMS Press Release: ROBUST MEDICARE HEALTH AND DRUG PLAN COVERAGE CONTINUES IN 2010 BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS STRENGTHENED
Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare health and prescription drug plans will continue to have a wide range of plan options in 2010, and those beneficiaries who decide to change plans should fin . . .
• 2010 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans
2010 Medicare Part D National Stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans Data as of September 03, 2009.Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded.National is defined as plans offered in all 50 state . . .
• Updated 2010 Medicare Part D Plan Cost Information
In our February, 2009 Newsletter, we provided a preview of the basic cost limits you could expect with your 2010 Medicare Part D plans.  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has r . . .
• Over 80% of Seniors Satisfied with Medicare Part D Program. What about you?
According to a study commissioned by Medicare Today, 84% of seniors are satisfied with the Medicare Part D prescription drug program (with 55% being Very Satisfied).  The satisfaction rate shows . . .
• Did You Pay too Much for Your 2006 Medicare Part D Coverage?
A recently released study shows that many people overpaid when they first enrolled in their 2006 Medicare Part D plan. The study conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that only 6% to 9% of . . .
• 2009 Medicare Part D National Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans
2009 Medicare Part D National Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans Data as of September 10, 2008.Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded.National is defined as plans offered in all 50 state . . .
• 2009 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Summaries now Online
Based on recently released 2009 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), you can expect an increase in the 2009 monthly premiums an . . .
• CMS Press Release: MEDICARE ISSUES NEW RULES TO ENFORCE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS DURING UPCOMING HEALTH AND DRUG PLAN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
For Immediate Release:  Monday, September 15, 2008Contact:    CMS Office of Public Affairs 202-690-6145 MEDICARE ISSUES NEW RULES TO ENFORCE MARKETING REQUIREMENTS DURING UPCOMIN . . .
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  • When enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan, you must continue to pay your Medicare Part B premium.
  • Medicare beneficiaries with higher incomes may be required to pay both a Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA). Read more on IRMAA.
  • Medicare Advantage plans that include prescription drug coverage (MAPDs) are considered Medicare Part D plans and members with higher incomes may be subject to the Medicare Part D Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA), just as members in stand-alone Part D plans. In certain situations, you can appeal IRMAA.
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  • If you are enrolled in a Medicare plan with Part D prescription drug coverage, you may be eligible for financial Extra Help to assist with the payment of your prescription drug premiums and drug purchases. To see if you qualify for Extra Help, call: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week or consult www.medicare.gov; the Social Security Office at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or your state Medicaid Office.
  • Medicare evaluates plans based on a 5-Star rating system. Star Ratings are calculated each year and may change from one year to the next.
  • A Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service plan (PFFS) is not a Medicare supplement plan. Providers who do not contract with the plan are not required to see you except in an emergency.
  • Disclaimer for Institutional Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone with Medicare who meets the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) level of care and resides in a nursing home.
  • Disclaimer for Dual Eligible (Medicare/Medicaid) Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone who has both Medical Assistance from the State and Medicare. Premiums, co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles may vary based on the level of Extra Help you receive. Please contact the plan for further details.
  • Disclaimer for Chronic Condition Special Needs Plan (SNP): This plan is available to anyone with Medicare who has been diagnosed with the plan specific Chronic Condition.
  • Medicare MSA Plans combine a high deductible Medicare Advantage Plan and a trust or custodial savings account (as defined and/or approved by the IRS). The plan deposits money from Medicare into the account. You can use this money to pay for your health care costs, but only Medicare-covered expenses count toward your deductible. The amount deposited is usually less than your deductible amount, so you generally have to pay out-of-pocket before your coverage begins.
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