Center for Medicare Advocacy

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

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:21:03 GMT

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.

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Medicare Minutes, May 2008 - Coverage for Power Mobility Devices

Thu, 15 May 2008 20:39:45 GMT

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 our Medicare part B page.

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

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:11:44 GMT

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.

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Medicare Minutes, March 2008 - Coverage for Ambulance Services

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 17:03:30 GMT

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.

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Medicare Minutes, February 2008 - Private Medicare and Me

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 15:51:09 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes, we will hear the story of one woman's experience with private Medicare plans. For more on so-called "Medicare Advantage" visit our MA FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, January 2008 - Subsidies to Private Plans

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:28:41 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes, we discuss the subsidies paid to private Medicare plans. For more on "Medicare Advantage" visit our MA FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, December 2007 - Medicare Advantage Enrollment

Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:53:45 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes, learn what you need to know when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan. For more on Medicare Advantage visit our MA FAQ page.

Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

Medicare Minutes, November 2007 - Medicare Part D Open Enrollment

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:56:31 GMT

Part D open enrollment begins this month! This month on Medicare Minutes, learn what you need to know when choosing a plan. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, October 2007 - Medicare Part D Updates

Mon, 22 Oct 2007 17:36:21 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes, we offer some updates on Medicare PArt D as the open enrollment period approcahes. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Medicare Part D FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, September 2007 - Disenrolling from a Medicare Advantage Plan

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:41:53 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes, learn some pitfalls of Medicare Advantage plans, and how to get out of them if you fall in. For more on Medicare Advantage visit our Medicare Advantage FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, August 2007 - Medicare Coverage of Hospice Care

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:54:35 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the third part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for home health services. For a more detailed look at home health coverage and issues, visit our Hospice FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, July 2007 - Medicare Home Health Coverage

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:38:08 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the second part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for home health services. For a more detailed look at home health coverage and issues, visit our Home Health FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, June 2007 - Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 15:23:40 GMT

This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the first part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for Skilled Nursing facility services. For a more detailed look a SNF coverage and issues, visit our Skilled Nursing Facility FAQ page.

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Medicare Minutes, May 2007 - Stacking the Deck Against Traditional Medicare

Fri, 04 May 2007 20:07:04 GMT

Tune in to learn about challenges facing the traditional Medicare program.

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Medicare Minutes, April 2007 - Medicare for the Ages: ALL Ages

Thu, 05 Apr 2007 16:55:32 GMT

Tune in to learn about the false notion of a generation gap in health care funding, and how Medicare could be used to help all Americans.

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Medicare Minutes, March 2007 - The Traditional Medicare Appeals Process

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:37:04 GMT

Tune in to learn about the traditional Medicare appeals process, and your right to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.

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Medicare Minutes, February 2007 - Medicare Matters

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:16:26 GMT

Tune in to learn key areas for Medicare reform, and why they matter.

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Medicare Minutes, January 2007 - Part D Tips

Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:57:47 GMT

Tune in to learn about Medicare Part D transition requirements, exceptions processes and Extra Help.

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Medicare Minutes, December 2006 - Medicare Advantage choices

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 14:33:01 GMT

Tune in to learn what you should know about Medicare managed care choices during the open enrollment period.

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Medicare Minutes, November 2006 - Part D Enrollment Time, Again

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:38:48 GMT

Tune in to learn what you should know as the 2007 open enrollment period for Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription drug program, comes upon us once again.

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Medicare Minutes, October 2006 - More on the Part B Premium

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:40:26 GMT

Tune in to learn more about the new income-based Medicare Part B premium.

For more information on this and other Medicare Part B issues, visit The Medicare Part B Benefit section of medicareadvocacy.org.

Medicare Minutes - Changes to the Part B Premium

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 17:12:21 GMT

Tune in to learn about a change to the Medicare Part B premium unlike any that has occurred before.

For more information on this and other Medicare Part B issues, visit The Medicare Part B Benefit section of medicareadvocacy.org.

Medicare Minutes - March, 2006

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 21:18:07 GMT

This month we look at the Medicare Part D Exceptions process; what an exception is, when it is needed, and how to get it.

For more information on this process and other Part D appeals, see our recent Weekly Alert.

Medicare Minutes - January, 2006

Fri, 20 Jan 2006 18:31:21 GMT

This month we look at the start of Medicare's prescription drug benefit and what you can do if you experience any problems getting your medications.

For more details, see our recent Weekly Alert.

Medicare Minutes - December Edition

Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:37:37 GMT

Tune in to learn about the resources available to help you choose a Medicare Part D plan, including the online tools available from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

If you haven't yet, check out the Medicare prescription drug plan finder at Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder.

Medicare Minutes - November Edition

Tue, 08 Nov 2005 15:04:34 GMT

Tune in to learn about selecting a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan that will start providing coverage for some prescription drugs on January 1, 2006. Listen and hear about some important factors to consider if you decide to enroll, including determining the amount of monthly premiums, learning about the plan’s formulary and arrangements with pharmacies.

If you haven't yet, check out our Medicare D-Coder for an easy translation of how Part D might affect you or someone you care about.

Medicare Minutes - October Edition

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 19:41:52 GMT

Tune in to learn about the out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare's upcoming prescription drug benefit (Part D) and the extra help available for people with low incomes to meet these costs.

In addition to this month's "Medicare Minutes" episode, check out our Medicare D-Coder for an easy translation of how Part D might affect you or someone you care about.

Medicare Minutes - September Edition

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 21:21:51 GMT

Tune in for some important things to know about Medicare Part D -- the upcoming Medicare Prescription Drug benefit which will start providing coverage for some prescription drugs on January 1, 2006.