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Archive---Headlines
for Medicare and Part D
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were published on the web by various media. |
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Current part D news go to:
Tips-Medicare,
Part D Charts, or
Part D Fiasco
or
I'm Falling Into the Doughnut Hole |
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Most recent approximately first
Newer
Articles may still be on the
Medicare
page
If
links do not work, it is most likely
because the original site no longer offers the article. |
About Medicare Part D
WatertownDailyTimes.com
6-22-10
Closing the Medicare Part D "doughnut hole" has long been a top
priority for AARP members and all older Americans. Starting on June
10, people in Medicare ... |
Medicare beneficiaries beware of 'doughnut hole'
fraud
Kiowa County Signal
6-22-10
Approximately 27.6 million Americans were enrolled in Medicare Part
D as of February 2010 and more than one in four will reach the gap.
... |
Medicare Part D Rules: What Baby Boomers Need to Know
By Junior Boomer
6-22-10
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, also known as Medicare Part D,
refers to the coverage added for prescription medication for
Medicare recipients. This allows those with Medicare to get
insurance that will pay for part of their ... |
Know the facts on closing the gap
Chicago Daily Herald
6-21-10
Some Medicare Part D beneficiaries will receive a $250 check in the
mail. This is the first step in the gradual closing of the so-called
doughnut hole - or ... |
Senate Approves Stand-Alone 'Doc Fix', But Cuts Still
Take Effect
California Healthline
6-21-10
The $6.5 billion "doc fix" measure would provide a 2.2% payment
increase to Medicare physicians through November. The cost of the
bill would be fully offset ... |
The AARP Medicare D Doughnut Hole Calculator: How Does it Work?
6-21-10
Those that want to estimate if they may hit
the Medicare Part D drug coverage gap may find it useful to use the
AARP's donut hole calculation tool. This can help an individual work
out if they may fall into the gap and also gives useful ... |
Seniors confront a maze of Medicare changes
Seattle Times
6-20-10
By 2020, the law aims to fill the "doughnut hole" gap in Medicare
Part D coverage that each year requires patients to pay all drug
costs once their ... |
Drug Rebate Is Mailed Out
Wall Street Journal
6-20-10
By ANNA PRIOR Some participants in Medicare Part D prescription-drug
plans should be on the lookout for a check in the mail. The US
Department of Health and ... |
Woman At Odds With Medicare Over Life-Saving Drug
CBS2 Chicago
6-18-10
Reisinger says she was told she would get coverage for Xopenex
before she signed up with Coventry Health Care's First Health
Medicare Part D Prescription ... |
Medicare Payment Cuts To Doctors Loom As Republicans
Reject Slimmed-Down ...
Kaiser Health News
6-18-10
Max Baucus, D-Mont., and Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, reached an
agreement on a six-month fix of the Medicare payment rate for
doctors that could allow the ... |
The Sore Loser Republicans Can't Stop Saying "No"
Huffington Post (blog)
6-18-10
Becoming eligible for Social Security generally means automatically
becoming a beneficiary for Medicare Part A, and Medicare sets a
stiff penalty if ... |
Medicare drug plan rebates invite data theft scammers
Infosecurity Magazine
(US) 6-15-10
The checks are in the mail – that is, if you are a Medicare
recipient. Rebates to help ease the costs of the so-called Medicare
Part D “donut hole” have ... |
Health care reform starts to hit home: Some
provisions of landmark legislation ...
The Bozeman Daily Chronicle 6-13-10
The most immediate change for seniors under the new bill is the
reduction, and eventual elimination, of the Medicare Part D
"doughnut hole. ... |
If you're on Medicare, get set for some benefits and
burdens
Kansas City Star
6-12-10
The Medicare prescription benefit called Part D was born of
political and financial compromise. To keep costs down, Congress
built in a yawning coverage gap ... |
Drug Spending Varies Widely By Region; Patients Are
Not Primary Reason
Medscape 6-11-10
The authors studied pharmacy and medical data for 533170 Medicare
beneficiaries aged 65 to 99 years who were enrolled in stand-alone
Medicare Part D plans. ... |
When Will I Get My $250 Medicare Part D Donut Hole
Check?
By Peter Anderson
6-9-10
President Obama announced that up to 4 million seniors who fall into
the Medicare Part D Prescription Benefit Donut Hole will receive a
check for $250 soon |
AARP Offers Tips for People Receiving Medicare
Prescription Drug ...
By William Landers
6-9-10
With the first checks to be mailed on June 10, people in Medicare
Part D who reach the prescription drug coverage gap (or “doughnut
hole”) this year will automatically receive a rebate of $250 to help
with their drug costs and other ... |
Low-income seniors to receive assistance with
prescription drug costs
McKnight's Long Term
Care News 6-8-10
These new eligibilities coincide with a $250 check for seniors who
fall into the Medicare Part D coverage gap that is being mailed out
this week. ... |
Cost of brand name drugs spike nearly 10 percent —
How to save on meds
Atlanta Journal
Constitution (blog) 6-8-10
The price jump was for more than 220 medicines widely used by
seniors in Medicare Part D. Those consumers falling into the
“doughnut hole” will find some ... |
Cost of brand name drugs spike nearly 10 percent —
How to save on meds
Atlanta Journal
Constitution (blog) 6-8-10
The price jump was for more than 220 medicines widely used by
seniors in Medicare Part D. Those consumers falling into the
“doughnut hole” will find some ... |
Turning 65? Allsup Outlines Costly Mistakes to Avoid
With Medicare Enrollment
Business Wire (press
release) 6-3-10
The penalty applies for as long as you have Medicare. Likewise,
Medicare Part D imposes a fine if you go for more than 63 days
without coverage as good as ... |
Drug Makers Push For More Time To Pay Half-Off
Discount On Drugs
Kaiser Health News
6-3-10
Drug makers want 60 days instead of 15 to pay a half-off discount
for branded drugs in a Medicare Part D coverage gap, Inside Health
Policy reports. ... |
Covering the Bases: Beware of con artists asking for
Medicare info
Annapolis Capital
5-30-10
By AMY RUBINO, For The Capital I received a call from Medicare
stating that I was entitled to a $250 rebate for Medicare Part D.
The caller wanted my ... |
Health Care Reform: 6 Things Retirees Need to Know
FavStocks (blog)
5-29-10
Beneficiaries of Medicare Part D Plans face a gap in their coverage.
Known as the Medicare or prescription drug doughnut hole, this is
the difference ... |
Avoid The Doughnut Hole of Medicare Part D
By recessi
5-24-10
By now, you have probably heard about the very large shortfall in
Medicare Part D, called the donut hole. Donut holes are supposed to
be small; however this shortfall is not small in any way and will
probably cause many people much ... |
Year-End Saving Strategies for Retirees
Smartmoney.com December 10. 2009
Medicare Part D premiums are still rising, while the
range of drugs included in the plans' cheapest coverage
is declining, but both changes are happening ... |
Medicare Prepares Reversal on Covering
All Antidepressants and Antipsychotics
Psychiatric
Times December 9, 2009
The October 22, 2009, proposed rule contains numerous
prospective changes to both the Part D drug program and
the Part C Medicare Advantage program. ... |
Seniors wasting money on drugs because
they won't switch Medicare ...
Wallet Pop
December 2, 2009
Seniors who chose Humana that first year and then
decided they didn't want to switch are paying 182% more
per month in premiums for Medicare Part D. Humana is the
second largest Medicare Part D provider and serves about
9.6% of seniors. ... |
Some prescription medications may not be
covered under Part D in 2010
HealthcareFinanceNews.com December 1, 2009
Some common prescription drugs usually covered by
Medicare Part D may not make the cut in 2010, due to a
new policy being implemented by ... |
What Happens to Medicare Under the House
and Senate Bills - AARP ...
December 1, 2009
They'd love for their children and grandchildren to have
the same sense of security that they have now.” But how
can billions of dollars be carved out of Medicare to
help pay for reform measures without affecting
traditional benefits? And what's the outlook if no
action is taken? ... If nothing is done, beneficiaries'
out-of-pocket Medicare expenses will eat up an
increasing part of their Social Security checks,
according to the 2009 Medicare trustees' report. ... |
COMMENTARY: Save Social Security by
removing contribution cap
The
Patriot Ledger November 21, 2009
By DAVID BASKIN FOR THE PATRIOT LEDGER Once again the
media are reporting that without a fix the Social
Security fund will be exhausted in 2037. ... |
Social Security age must be increased
Lansdale
Reporter November 19, 2009
Four years ago I wrote an article on how the Social
Security program should be adjusted and adjusted soon.
If not, the system will collapse. ... |
Millions will have to repay part of tax
credit
The
Associated Press November 15, 2009
Social Security recipients who also earn taxable wages
may have to repay $250. The tax credit, which is
supposed to pay individuals up to $400 and couples ... |
SOCIAL SECURITY: Extra drug help comes
with limits
Asbury
Park Press November 15, 2009
Q: How do I know if I am eligible for the $3900 in
savings with the Medicare prescription drug program?
A: To get extra help with Medicare prescription drug
... |
2010 Medicare Changes Demand Careful
Review
U.S. News
& World Report November 13, 2009
Allsup, a company that provides individual and
employer services for Social Security disability and
Medicare, sponsored a consumer poll that found that 16
... |
Historic Bill to Provide Quality,
Affordable Health Care for All Americans ...
California Chronicle November 3, 2009
Strengthens Medicare and Medicaid and closes the
Medicare Part D ´donut hole´ so that seniors and
low-income Americans receive better quality of care
and ... |
Seniors: Be wary of advertising
NorthJersey.com November 1, 2009
First, please keep in mind that while open enrollment
for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage is Nov.
15 through Dec. 31 each year, Medicare ... |
How to get help (selecting Part D or
Medicare Advantage Plan)
Detroit
Free Press November 1, 2009
15, CVS/pharmacy is to offer an online Medicare Part D
Calculator that gives comparisons of Part D plans at
www.cvs.com/medicare.cq-anstett 6. ... |
HealthMetrix Research Selects 2010
Medicare Advantage Plans for Best Overall ...
Reuters
October 29, 2009
... Oct. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare Advantage plans
in 95 cities will be recognized for best overall value
in the design of their 2010 medical and Part D ... |
Choosing the right Medicare drug plan
East
Texas Review October 29, 2009
That's why the government created Medicare Part D, a
voluntary program that subsidizes prescription drugs
for Medicare recipients. ... |
Lawmakers look to eliminate Medicare
Part D gap earlier than planned
McKnight's Long Term Care News OCTOBER 28,
2009
Lawmakers are stepping up efforts to close the
Medicare Part D doughnut hole, a coverage gap in the
prescription drug program for seniors. ... |
House bill likely to include long-term
health care
The
Associated Press October 27, 2009
Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass. The Obama administration
also has said it should be part of health care
overhaul legislation. In return for modest monthly ... |
Why do we pay so much for drugs?
HeraldNet
October 26, 2009
Here is some advice for seniors who may fall into the
dreaded donut hole in Medicare Part D. Recently my
wife fell into that hole. ... |
Ex-Insurance Exec Sees Big Backlash to
Healthcare Bill
In These
Times October 23, 2009
“Before this year, few people had ever heard of the
term 'public option,' ” Ross said (In light of the
burst of enthusiasm for Medicare Part E, ... |
Agreement on Medicare reimbursement
praised
Herald
Times Reporter October 23, 2009
Under the agreement, the Institute of Medicine, part
of the National Academies of Science, would conduct
two studies on changing the Medicare payment system
... |
Medicare for everyone
The Hill
October 20, 2009
People have been talking about some sort of Medicare
Part E since Congress debated the prescription drug
benefit, Medicare Part D, in 2003. ... |
Medicare Drug Planners Now Lobbyists,
With Billions at Stake
ProPublica October 20, 2009
by Olga Pierce, propublica - October 20, 2009 5:12 pm
EDT Four years ago, a group of lawmakers and aides
crafted Medicare Part D, the prescription drug ... |
Brace for rising Medicare premiums
Boston
Herald October 20, 2009
They will be forced to bear increases in premiums for
Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage in the upcoming
year. Seniors will have a 45-day window from ... |
Washington Post: Senior citizens get a
nice, fat raise
Minneapolis Star Tribune October 18, 2009
But the premiums for Medicare Advantage plans,
Supplemental and Part D prescription plans that make
Medicare into useful coverage can go … read more up.
... |
Will health care reform help those on
Medicare?
Newsday
October 14, 2009
Most bills would gradually eliminate the "doughnut
hole," the Part D coverage gap during which many pay
the full price for drugs. |
5 Medicare secrets you should know
Daily
Finance (blog) October 9, 2009
The Medicare web page has excellent tools for
comparing your options. Medicare Part D is supposed to
help seniors deal with the high cost of prescription
... |
Take profit out of health care
Lompoc
Record October 7, 2009
Even the present public option — Medicare — is very
expensive. Basic Medicare is insufficient coverage.
Part B has been added, for which about $100 per ... |
Monthly Medicare drug premiums to rise
11 percent in 2010 for ...
HealthcareFinanceNews.com October 5, 2009
WASHINGTON – Monthly premiums for Medicare Part D
stand-alone prescription drug plans will rise 11
percent on average to $38.85 in 2010 if beneficiaries
... |
To See Who Really Gets Medicare
Advantage, Follow the Money
The
Ledger October 5, 2009
In 2003, Congress passed the Medicare Prescription
Coverage as Part D component of Medicare to benefit
our senior citizens. Many insurance plans provide ... |
Lobbyists' money talks
Barre
Montpelier Times Argus October 5, 2009
As an active senior who has been fighting for health
care and especially Medicare Part D reform for several
years, I know how Part D was cobbled together a ... |
CMS Warns Humana to Stop Mailings to
Medicare Advantage Members on ...
Atlantic
Information Services, Inc. October 2, 2009
Just days prior to the start of the 2010 Medicare
Advantage (MA)/Part D selling season, Humana Inc.
found itself in hot water with CMS. ... |
More Pandering To The Elderly
Forbes
October 2, 2009
One of these changes involves Medicare Part B, which
pays for doctors visits. Part A pays for
hospitalization and Part D pays for prescription
drugs. ... |
Medicare does many things very well
The
Tennessean - Nashville,TN,USA May 19, 2009
... insolvency of the Part A Hospital Trust Fund, and
increasing premiums and limited Part D drug benefits,
Medicare also does many things well, ... |
The Biggest Threat Your Retirement Has
Ever Faced
Motley
Fool - USA May 18, 2009
Given those concerns, we'd all rather not hear about
the looming problems now facing traditional retirement
backstops Social Security and Medicare. ... |
Medicare may test 'value-based'
coverage design
FierceHealthcare - Washington,DC,USA May
18, 2009
Statistics show that the Medicare Part D population
takes five prescription drugs per day on average, and
almost 20 percent aren't able to fill a ... |
'Medicare-for-all' cure for health woes
Houston
Chronicle - United States February
7, 2009
John Conyers, D-Mich., and cosponsored by 93 other
members of Congress. Its features are: automatic
enrollment for everyone; comprehensive services
covering ... |
Democrats Fire a Shot on Medicare
Prescription Drug Coverage Reform
Huffington Post - New York,NY,USA
February 6, 2009
Medicare recipients have been able to purchase drug
coverage since 2006 under Medicare Part D, which
provides for federal subsidy of prescriptions. ... |
The Gregg bombshell
San
Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA February 4,
2009
Obama has said he'd rather be a one-term president who
gets something done than a two-term caretaker.
Everyone, including Obama, knows Medicare spending is
... |
Seniors in Medicare's doughnut hole
decrease use of meds
EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
February 3, 2009
3 – Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D who
reached a gap in health care coverage known as the
"doughnut hole" were much less likely to use ... |
Covering the Bases: Seminars offer tips
to avoid fraud against seniors
Annapolis
Capital - Annapolis,MD,USA February 2,
2009
Q: What drugs are not covered by Medicare Part D? A:
Prescription drugs that are covered by Medicare Part A
or Part B are not covered by Part D plans. ... |
Insurers overcharged Medicare for
prescriptions, report finds
The Miami
Herald - FL,USA February 2, 2009
The program's nearly 27 million beneficiaries
generally pay for the coverage, known as Medicare Part
D, through a monthly premium that's deducted from
their ... |
Liberal Groups Seek Single-Payer Health
Care Bill
CQPolitics.com - Washington,DC,USA January
30, 2009
John D. Dingell , D-Mich., introduces a bill in every
Congress that would expand Medicare to cover all
Americans. But the proposals have never been ... |
Leading Seniors Organization Applauds
New Part D Proposal In Congress
Medical
News Today (press release) - UK January
29, 2009
... creates a prescription drug program managed by
Medicare while also requiring the government to
negotiate for lower drug prices. "Part D has provided
a ... |
Part D helps drug companies the most
Chicago
Daily Herald - Chicago,IL,USA January 28,
2009
Medicare Part A (hospital) and Part B (outpatient
care) are administered by the government. Medicare
Part D is administered by insurance companies. ... |
Unfair drug costs should be countered
Statesman
Journal - Salem,OR,USA January 25, 2009
Therefore, Medicare Part D is a partial return of that
subsidy by the US government. Most countries would
love to have the American pharmaceutical industry. ... |
Why does Medicare have to be confusing?
Nashua Telegraph - Nashua,NH,USA
January 25, 2009
Part D drug plans must be standardized into one
formulary, which everyone already thinks is the case
anyway. Private companies can argue it out for ... |
Andrew Sullivan Aims His Machete At The
Heads Of Senior Citizens
Culture11
- Alexandria,VA,USA January 20, 2009
... selling free market pharmaceutical policies to
senior citizens- policies other than the ones which
execute Medicare Part D as required in the program?
... |
Obama, Reid take dead aim at Medicare
HMOs
The Hill
- Washington,DC,USA January 14, 2009
By Jeffrey Young Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.)
had no qualms expressing his low opinion of private
health insurance plans in Medicare. ... |
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
Offers One-Time Chance to ...
PR Web
(press release) - Ferndale,WA,USA January
12, 2009
For example, Gada explained, an individual with
Medicare Part D coverage who has been prescribed a
costly medication may want to consider finding a
Medicare ... |
Medicare rule change could save seniors
hundreds of dollars next year
The Plain
Dealer - cleveland.com - Cleveland,OH,USA
January 11, 2009
Millions of seniors could each save hundreds of
dollars on prescriptions next year under a Medicare
Part D change announced last week. ... |
Saul Friedman | Gray Matters
Newsday -
Long Island,NY,USA January 10, 2009
But AARP, which argued the legislation was the best
deal possible, became Part D's leading private
insurer. In 2002, according to its financial
statement, ... |
Feds modify Medicare drug plan
YourWestValley.com - Sun City,AZ,USA
January 7, 2009
The rule revises Medicare's definition of negotiated
prices by requiring drug plan sponsors under Part D to
use the amount paid to a pharmacy as the basis ... |
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