The Department of Defense has two programs designed to reduce the reduction in retired pay due to receipt of Veteran ...
Month: December 2009
Medicare Open Enrollment Ending ShortlyMedicare Open Enrollment Ending Shortly
Each year plans change what they cost and what they cover. ...
Medicare: Does the ADA Restrict Testing for Illegal Drug Use?Medicare: Does the ADA Restrict Testing for Illegal Drug Use?
The ADA specifically permits testing for illegal drug use. ...
Medicare: Appeals Process – How does it work?Medicare: Appeals Process – How does it work?
Once an initial claim determination is made, beneficiaries, providers, and suppliers have the right to appeal Medicare coverage and payment ...
Medicare: Proposed Rule for Payment under the Ambulance Fee ScheduleMedicare: Proposed Rule for Payment under the Ambulance Fee Schedule
Proposed Rule for Payment under the Ambulance Fee Schedule (AFS) published 5/26/06 (See AFS Regulations and Notices link.) Section 4531 ...
Medicare: Instructions on the Submission of OPPS ASP DataMedicare: Instructions on the Submission of OPPS ASP Data
Instructions on the Submission of OPPS ASP Data for Nonpass-Through Separately Payable Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals and Radiopharmaceuticals with Pass-Through Status. ...
Medicare and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRAMedicare and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which delayed the phase-out of the ...
The following two categories of dental services are excluded from Medicare coverageThe following two categories of dental services are excluded from Medicare coverage
A primary service (regardless of cause or complexity) provided for the care, treatment, removal, or replacement of teeth or structures ...
Medicare Service – Statutory Dental ExclusionsMedicare Service – Statutory Dental Exclusions
Section 1862 (a)(12) of the Social Security Act states, "where such expenses are for services in connection with the care, ...
Many seniors do not receive recommended preventive and primary careMany seniors do not receive recommended preventive and primary care
Under health insurance reform, a senior would not pay anything for a screening colonoscopy or other preventive services. Reform will ...
Ending overpayments to private insurance companies that cost all Medicare beneficiariesEnding overpayments to private insurance companies that cost all Medicare beneficiaries
The federal government pays private insurance companies on average 14 percent more for providing coverage to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries than ...
Medicare: Cutting High Prescription Drug CostsMedicare: Cutting High Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare: Cutting High Prescription Drug Costs ...
Preserving and Strengthening MedicarePreserving and Strengthening Medicare
Preserving and strengthening Medicare ...
New Tips to Prevent Medical Identity Theft and Medicare FraudNew Tips to Prevent Medical Identity Theft and Medicare Fraud
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius and Assistant Attorney General Tony West today highlighted the Obama Administration’s work ...
Medicare: Transparency and Open Government by President ObamaMedicare: Transparency and Open Government by President Obama
My Administration is committed to creating an unprecedented level of openness in Government. We will work together to ensure ...
HHS Highlights Innovative New Open Government InitiativesHHS Highlights Innovative New Open Government Initiatives
Part of Open Government Commitments in Service of National Priorities Programs Are Result of Accessible Federal Decision Making Process -- ...
Medicare is a health insurance program – Is this True?Medicare is a health insurance program – Is this True?
Medicare is a health insurance program - Is this True? ...