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Medicare Minutes November, 2009

When Medicare Advantage Plans Do Not Renew Their Contracts This month on Medicare Minutes we offer advice to those beneficiaries whose private Medicare plans have chosen to leave the Medicare market.  We discuss what these individuals need to do, and the rights they have. For more on Private Medicare plans, see our “Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform)” [...]

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Medicare Minutes, October 2009 - Medicare Enrollment Periods

On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will explian the upcoming Medicare enrollment periods.

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Medicare Minutes, 09/2009 - the Myth of Medicare Cost Shifting and the Facts on Private Profits

On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will examine the myth of so-called “cost shifting” in Medicare, one of the arguments being used to denounce calls for a public plan option in health care reform. to read more on Medicare and health care reform, visit our Privatization and Occasional Reform page. Or you can speak out in [...]

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Medicare Minutes, August, 2009 - The Indispensible Dozen

The President made it clear that the country needs health care reform now – this year. For the health of the people and the economy. This month on Medicare minutes we discuss essential elements for real reform. For more on Medicare reform, visit our Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform) page.

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Medicare Minutes, July 2009 - Whom do We Trust with Our Health Care?

What really matters to health care stakeholders, people or profits? This month's Medicare Minutes offers a commentary on health care reform. For more on Medicare reform, visit our Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform) page.

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Medicare Minutes, June 2009 - Observation Status: Another Barrier to Care

"Observation Status" unfairly keeps patients from receiving Medicare coverage for services both in and after the hospital. The policy must be changed. For more on Medicare reform, visit our Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform) page.

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Medicare Minutes, May 2009 - The Medicare Improvement Standard: A Barrier to Necessary Care

The Medicare Improvement Standard is a coverage barrier, serving as an obstacle to the coverage authorized by the Medicare Act and to care needed by beneficiaries. Medicare should eliminate all use of the illegal, unfair, and counter-productive Improvement Standard. For more on Medicare reform, visit our Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform) page.

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Medicare Minutes, March 2009 - Real Health Care Reform Should Learn from Medicare

The President made it clear that the country needs health care reform now– this year. For the health of the people and the economy. This month on Medicare minutes we discuss how the Medicare program can be a model for real health care reform.For more on Medicare reform, visit ourMedicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform)page.

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Medicare Minutes, February 2009 - Federal Poverty Levels Affect Many Important Programs

This month, Medicare Minutes examines the many programs affected by changes in Federal Poverty Levels. Listen now to find out if you qualify for any of these helpful programs.

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Medicare Minutes, January 2009 - Healthcare Wish List for 2009

On our January 2009 edition of Medicare Minutes, as our nation greets a new year, a new Congress, and a new president, the Center for Medicare Advocacy would like to share its "wish list" for strengthening healthcare, including the Medicare program.

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Medicare Minutes, December 2008 - Call to the President-Elect: Preserve Medicare

Tune in to hear commentary on why Medicare is so valuable, and what can be done to keep it a vital social program. Say your piece! Send a letter telling the President-Elect how much you value this vital program.

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Medicare Minutes, November 2008 - Medicare Private Plan Marketing Concerns

This month on Medicare Minutes we have some tips on some questionable marketing practices by Medicare private plans. Listen to learn what is or isn't allowed, and who to talk to if you think the rules are being broken.

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Medicare Minutes, October 2008 - Medicare Private Plan and Drug Plan Enrollment

This month on Medicare Minutes we have some tips on the Medicare annual coordinated election period, which is the annual period for enrolling in, or disenrolling from, a Medicare private plan or drug plan. For a more detailed look at Medicare enrollment periods see our article on enrollment periods.

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Medicare Minutes, June 2008 - Medicare Part D Covered Drugs, Excluded Drugs, and Formularies

Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs, but not every drug can be covered. This month, learn more about the drugs that are and are not covered. And for more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page. Don't be fooled about Medicare! Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare strong and independent.

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Medicare Minutes, July 2008 - The Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act of 2008

The Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act was passed by the Congress on July 15, 2008 in an override of the President’s veto. This new law makes some important changes to Medicare, keeps benefits in place that were slated to decrease or expire, and makes improvements to other benefits offered by Medicare. For more on Medicare reform, visit our Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform) page.

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Medicare Minutes, August 2008 - Sources of Medicare Part D Coverage

This month we discuss sources of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage - PDPs, MA-PDs,and more. Listen here to keep your acronyms straight. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, September 2008 - Getting the Home Health Coverage You Deserve

This month on Medicare Minutes we have some tips to help make sure your home health services will be covered by Medicare. For a more detailed look at home health coverage and issues, visit our Home Health FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, May 2008 - Coverage for Power Mobility Devices

This month on Medicare Minutes, we will learn about Medicare coverage of Power Mobility Devices. For other services that may be covered under Medicare Part B, visit ourMedicare part B page.Medicare as we know it is at risk.Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

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Medicare Minutes, April 2008 - Medicare Part D Special Enrollment Periods

Regular opportunities to enroll in or change Medicare prescription drug plans in 2008 have ended, but some people may be eligible for a "Special Enrollment Period" for Medicare Part D. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page. Don't be fooled about Medicare! Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare strong and independent.

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Medicare Minutes, March 2008 - Coverage for Ambulance Services

This month on Medicare Minutes, we will learn about Medicare coverage of ambulance services. For more on ambulance services and other services that may be covered under Medicare Part B, visit our Medicare part B page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

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