ARIZONA MEDICARE: After convening the 2010 legislative session
The Medicaid program, which covers all Arizonans who are at or below the federal poverty level, accounts for $1 billion of the deficit.
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Federal law in prohibiting insurers from adjusting premiums
Federal law in prohibiting insurers from adjusting premiums
Medicare – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
A gene associated with a rare form of progressive deafness in males has been identified by an international team of researchers funded by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The gene, PRPS1, appears to be crucial in inner ear development and maintenance.
Mental Disorders in Youth – Does Medicare Help
About half of American children and teenagers who have certain mental disorders don’t receive professional services, according to a new study.
Medicare: Does the ADA Restrict Testing for Illegal Drug Use?
The ADA specifically permits testing for illegal drug use.
Medicare: Cutting High Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare: Cutting High Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare: 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 the public trust and establish a system of transparency, public participation, and collaboration. Openness will strengthen our democracy and promote efficiency and effectiveness in Government.
Medicare: 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 disease — and you develop flu-like symptoms, contact your health care provider or seek medical care.
CMS 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 administration of Original Medicare, or Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare. Medicare Contracting Reform (or section 911 of the Medicare Prescription Drug,
How 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 to enroll or update their enrollment information
Medicare Expands List of Covered Preventive Services to Include HIV Screening Tests
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced its final decision to cover Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection screening for Medicare beneficiaries who are at increased risk for the infection, including women who are pregnant and Medicare beneficiaries of any age who voluntarily request the service. The decision is effective immediately.
A Guide to Choosing Quality Health Care
For reliable consumer health and human services information and resources, visit the healthfinder® gateway Web site, developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at http://www.healthfinder.gov.
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (H.R. 3961)
Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009 (H.R. 3961)
Will Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Survive
Understanding the Largest Federal Assistance Program Social Security is the federal government’s largest single program. Created in 1935, the program now consists of two parts: Old-Age and Survivors Insurance pays benefits to retired workers and to their dependents and survivors. Disability Insurance (DI) makes payments to disabled workers who are younger than the normal retirement … Read more