Download or read book Medigap Improvements written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medigap Improvements written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Energy and Commerce. Subcommittee on Health and the Environment and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Medicare Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Standardized Choices written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (P.L. 108-173, known as "MMA") created a new Medicare outpatient prescription drug benefit. With the rollout of the full benefit in January 2006, beneficiaries face a large number of choices from numerous insurers offering multiple plans with different benefits. A similarly complex array of choices in the private supplemental Medicare insurance (Medigap) market was one of the factors leading to the Medigap provisions in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-508, OBRA 90) and the Social Security Act Amendments of 1994 (P.L. 103-432, SSAA 94). The Medigap reforms addressed the problems in the market by: (1) simplifying choices, (2) promoting competition as a means to hold down premium increases, and (3) providing consumer protections. To reduce the variation and number of products in the market, OBRA 90 limited insurers to selling ten standardized policies with precisely defined benefits. The ten standardized policies simplified price comparisons and decision making for Medicare beneficiaries and led to a consolidation in the market with fewer products and sellers, however some problems remained. Premium increases continued, critics expressed dissatisfaction with the range of offerings, claiming that the limited choices did not fully meet the needs of some beneficiaries, and confusion persisted in some of the dimensions that were not addressed by the Medigap reforms, for instance in the methodology used to calculate premium increases over time. There are several differences between the Medigap experience and Medicare Part D when considering whether standardizing benefits might yield improvements in the Part D market. In contrast to Medigap, Medicare Part D is new and the market is likely to change dramatically in the coming years. Many observers expect that the Medicare Part D market will consolidate in subsequent years, both in the number of carriers and the number and scope of products offered, as carriers learn which products are most attractive to Medicare beneficiaries and which ones are profitable. A strong federal presence in Medicare Part D and the additional complexities of a prescription drug benefit when compared to a supplemental insurance product also suggest that the experiences might not be entirely similar. Consequently, the policy decision should include considerations about not only whether and how to standardize benefits but also when to do so.
Download or read book Medicare Hospice Benefits written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies written by Patricia Barry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-11-24 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Confused about Medicare’s drug coverage? You’re not alone. Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies explains Part D in plain English and shows you how to find the best deal among numerous drug-coverage plan options. Whether you’re new to Medicare or already in the program, you’ll navigate the system with more ease and confidence, avoid pitfalls and scams, and have plenty of help choosing the plan that’s right for you. This easy-to-understand, consumer-friendly guide helps you find out whether Part D affects any drug coverage you already have and weigh the consequences of going without coverage. You’ll find ways to compare plans, identify the one that covers your drugs at the least cost, and make sure you sign up at the right time. And you’ll learn how to minimize your expenses, use the “right” pharmacies, and troubleshoot any problems with your coverage. Discover how to: Decide whether you need Part D Understand how Part D works, from costs to coverage Choose and enroll in the best plan for you Get up and running with Part D Handle the coverage gap Lower your drug costs Join and switch plans Comply with long-term-care rules and rights Challenge plan decisions Avoid scams and hard-sell marketing Now, more than ever, you need clear, reliable information that helps you understand Part D and make smart, cost-saving healthcare decisions. You need Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage For Dummies.
Download or read book Medicare For Dummies written by Patricia Barry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-06-02 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392) was previously published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Make your way through the Medicare maze with help from For Dummies America's baby boomers are now turning 65 at the rate of about 10,000 a day. Yet very few have any idea about how Medicare works, when they should sign up, or how the program fits in with other health insurance they may have. Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a detailed road map for navigating Medicare's often-baffling complexities and helps consumers avoid pitfalls that could otherwise cost them dearly. In plain language, the new edition explains: How to qualify for Medicare, according to your personal circumstances, including new information on the rights of people in same-sex marriages When to sign up at the time that’s right for you, to avoid lifelong late penalties How to weigh Medicare’s many options so you can be confident of making the decision that's best for you What Medicare covers and what you pay, with up-to-date details of the costs of premiums, deductibles, and copays—and how you may be able to reduce those expenses By conveying not only the basics but also how to troubleshoot problems and where to find assistance, Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you to get the most out of Medicare.
Download or read book Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications written by and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 1694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Long Term Care Insurance Improvement and Accountability Act written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Description of the Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 108 1 Committee Print Description of The Prescription Drug and Medicare Improvement Act of 2003 S Prt 108 29 June 2003 written by and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Treasury Postal Service and General Government Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1994 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 1542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Get What s Yours for Medicare written by Philip Moeller and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A coauthor of the New York Times bestselling guide to Social Security Get What’s Yours authors an essential companion to explain Medicare, the nation’s other major benefit for older Americans. Learn how to maximize your health coverage and save money. Social Security provides the bulk of most retirees’ income and Medicare guarantees them affordable health insurance. But few people know what Medicare covers and what it doesn’t, what it costs, and when to sign up. Nor do they understand which parts of Medicare are provided by the government and how these work with private insurance plans—Medicare Advantage, drug insurance, and Medicare supplement insurance. Do you understand Medicare’s parts A, B, C, D? Which Part D drug plan is right and how do you decide? Which is better, Medigap or Medicare Advantage? What do you do if Medicare denies payment for a procedure that your doctor says you need? How do you navigate the appeals process for denied claims? If you’re still working or have a retiree health plan, how do those benefits work with Medicare? Do you know about the annual enrollment period for Medicare, or about lifetime penalties for late enrollment, or any number of other key Medicare rules? Health costs are the biggest unknown expense for older Americans, who are turning sixty-five at the rate of 10,000 a day. Understanding and navigating Medicare is the best way to save health care dollars and use them wisely. In Get What’s Yours for Medicare, retirement expert Philip Moeller explains how to understand all these important choices and make the right decisions for your health and wealth now—and for the future.
Download or read book Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 written by United States. Congress and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Expanding and Improving Medicare written by United States. Congress. Senate. Special Committee on Aging and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Challenge of Regulating Managed Care written by John Eugene (MD) Billi and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2010-02-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Representatives of industry, government, caregivers, and consumers join scholars and policy analysts in comparing market forces to regulation as potential means for righting what is wrong with managed care. The contributors that John E. Billi and Gail B. Agrawal have gathered here quickly move the healthcare debate beyond the classroom, think tank, and statehouse to the boardroom and examining room. Some argue strongly that the solution is to be found in the democratic process and government intervention, while others maintain that only market forces in a competitive environment can respond quickly to the needs of consumers and purchasers alike. The contributors' diverse opinions about the oversight of managed care reflect an enduring divide, one that will affect how society ultimately resolves questions about the inevitable tradeoffs among health-care quality, cost, and access in an environment of limited resources. The Challenge of Regulating Managed Care will appeal to policymakers, those in the medical field, and all readers interested in the American experience with managed care. John E. Billi is Associate Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Education; Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, University of Michigan Medical School; and Associate Vice President for Medical Affairs, University of Michigan. Gail B. Agrawal is Associate Professor of Law, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Download or read book Fifth in Series on Medicare Reform written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and Means. Subcommittee on Health and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
