Government Closed… Not Really
As you all know, the Washington, DC area is under siege with Snowmageddon 2010, and the federal government in the DC area is officially closed
Social Security Card
Health Reform legislation, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
On November 19, 2009, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) released health reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, that combines the bills reported out of the Finance and Health Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committees.
The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended at 5 U.S.C. 552a, protects records
The Privacy Act of 1974, as amended at 5 U.S.C. 552a, protects records
Medicare Premium Amounts for 2010
Medicare Premium Amounts for 2010
Income of the Aged Population
Income of the Aged Population
Information on how well the hospitals care for all their adult patients with certain conditions or procedures
information on how well the hospitals care for all their adult patients with certain conditions or procedures
Facts About Social Security
Facts About Social Security
Internet Spouse’s Benefits Application
Internet Spouse’s Benefits Application
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, MMWR News Synopsis for October 29, 2009
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Social Security: Annual Statistical Supplement
Social Security: Annual Statistical Supplement
Replacement Medicare Card – www.ssa.gov/medicarecard
REPLACEMENT MEDICARE CARD
CDC’s Vision Health Initiative (VHI) has launched a new interactive website
The VHI website offers access to a vast array of information regarding this initiative
HHS Awards $17 Million in a New National Initiative to Fight Health Care-Associated Infections
October 23, 2009 HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the award of $17 million to fund projects to fight costly and dangerous health care-associated infections, or HAIs. “When patients go to the hospital, they expect to get better, not worse,” Secretary Sebelius said. “Eliminating infections is critical to making care safer for patients and to … Read more
Can Someone Tell Me When the Medicare Enrollment Period Starts
If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B when you first became eligible, you may be able to sign up during the General Enrollment Period. This period runs from January 1 through March 31 of each year.
I Want to Enroll in Medicare
Medicare has two parts: To find out how you enroll in Medicare Part A & B, please go to My Medicare Enrollment
Who is Eligible for Medicare
Generally, you are eligible for Medicare if you or your spouse worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and you are 65 years or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. If you aren’t yet 65, you might also qualify for coverage if you have a disability or with … Read more
Understanding Medicare Part B Medical Insurance Coverage
Most Medicare beneficiaries will continue to pay the same $96.40 Part B premium amount in 2010. Beneficiaries who currently have the Social Security Administration (SSA) withhold their Part B premium and have incomes of $85,000 or less (or $170,000 or less for joint filers) will not have an increase in their Part B premium for 2010.