A primary service (regardless of cause or complexity) provided for the care, treatment, removal, or replacement of teeth or structures ...
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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? ...
Both Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers Have Certain RightsBoth Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers Have Certain Rights
Both Medicare Beneficiaries and Providers Have Certain Rights ...
Medicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price – Help and AssistanceMedicare Part B Drug Average Sales Price – Help and Assistance
Manufacturer reporting of Average Sales Price (ASP) data: A manufacturer's ASP must be calculated by the manufacturer every calendar quarter ...
Medicare: Flu.gov Helpful Website InformationMedicare: Flu.gov Helpful Website Information
If you have one of these health conditions -- asthma, arthritis or lupus, diabetes, cancer, HIV/AIDS, and heart or kidney ...
CMS Home, Medicare, Medicare Contracting Reform, OverviewCMS Home, Medicare, Medicare Contracting Reform, Overview
CMS' mission is to ensure health care security for beneficiaries. A major component in achieving this mission is the successful ...
Medicare Help for Flu Like SymptomsMedicare Help for Flu Like Symptoms
Persons with Disabilities: The term “disability” refers to limited physical or cognitive capacity. It includes people with neurological and neuro-developmental ...
Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increaseMedicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase
Most Medicare beneficiaries will not see a Part B monthly premium increase as a result of a “hold harmless” provision ...
How do providers enroll in Medicare by MailHow do providers enroll in Medicare by Mail
CMS uses five different provider and supplier enrollment applications. In general, Part A providers are required to use the CMS-855A ...