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Groups Criticize Extra Charges In Medicare Drug Benefit, 'Lack Of Transparency' On Website

04 December 2008

The National Senior Citizens Law Center and 11 other advocacy groups in a letter to CMS last week asked Medicare to stop marketing private Medicare prescription drug benefit plans that require extra fees above a standard...
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Governors Ask For $40B For State Medicaid Programs; President-Elect Obama Says He Will Provide Aid To States

04 December 2008

President-elect Barack Obama and Vice President-elect Joe Biden on Tuesday met with 49 governors and governors-elect during a meeting of the National Governors Association in Philadelphia to discuss an economic stimulus...
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Report Looks At Integration Of Health Services For Dual Eligibles; Primers Include Updated Information About Medicaid, Medicare

04 December 2008

"Increasing the Use of the Capitated Model for Dual Eligibles: Cost Savings Estimates and Public Policy Opportunities," Association for Community Affiliated Plans/...
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Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News Articles Archive - Page 1

04 December 2008

CMS Finalizes Rule To Allow States To Offer Alternative Medicaid Benefits Packages

Louisiana Lawmakers Meet Out Of Session To Discuss Gov. Jindal's Medicaid Overhaul Proposal

03 December 2008

Economic Downturn Could Hasten Medicare Part A Insolvency, Actuary Says

02 December 2008

Joppel's Online Tool Makes Choosing Medicare Plans Easier For Seniors

New York Times Editorial Says Congress Should Eliminate 'Unjustified Subsidies' For Private Medicare Advantage Plans

New Federal Rule Allows States To Charge Medicaid Beneficiaries Premiums, Higher Copayments

29 November 2008

Annual Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Window Now Open - Alaskan Authorities Encourage Seniors To Review New Options

"Pregnant By Choice" Program Provides Family Planning Options - Wyoming Department Of Health

Wisconsin Department Issues New Forward Health Cards To Members

27 November 2008

About One In Nine U.S. Children Uninsured In 2007, Study Finds

States Ask Federal Government To Provide Funds For SCHIP, Medicaid

Pennsylvania Report Finds Number, Margins Of Ambulatory Surgery Centers Increased In State

TennCare Officials Ask Court To Suspend Lawsuit That Prevents Re-Evaluation Of Some Beneficiaries' Eligibility

Louisiana Official Seeking Increased Guidance On Medicaid Overhaul Plan

Philadelphia Inquirer Series Examines Medicaid Income Eligibility Limits

26 November 2008

Kaiser Daily Health Policy Report Feature Highlights Recent Blog Entries

Nevada Physicians Raise Concerns Over Further Cuts To State Medicaid Payments

Efforts To Reduce Payments To Medicare Advantage Plans Expected From Obama Administration, Congress

Recent Editorials, Opinion Pieces Address Issues Related To Health Care Reform

AARP Reacts To Reported Barack Obama's Nomination Of Peter Orszag To Head The Office Of Management And Budget

25 November 2008

Congress To Address Economic Stimulus, SCHIP Early In 2009

Rep. Wolf Calls For Creation Of Commission To Overhaul Entitlement Programs

CQ's Carey Discusses Economic Stimulus Bill, Senate Efforts To Draft Health Care Legislation, Rep. Waxman's Victory In House Panel Race, More

Audit Finds Thousands Of Errors In Idaho's Medicaid Eligibility System

Medicaid Paid Nearly $198M For More Than 100 Unapproved Drugs From 2004-2007, According To AP Analysis

Private Medicare Advantage Plans Increase Cost, Complexity Of Program Without Evidence Of Improving Care, Studies Find

Louisiana Gov. Jindal's Plan For Medicaid Overhaul Similar To Republican Efforts For Medicare In 1995, Editorial States

AARP Commends Senators Baucus And Grassley's Plan To Create A Value-Based Purchasing Program For Inpatient Hospital Care In Medicare

How To Deal With The Booming Costs Of Hip & Knee Replacements - Medicare Bill Could Hit $50 Billion By 2030

24 November 2008

Roll Call Opinion Pieces Address Health Care Reform, Other Issues Obama Administration, Congress Should Address In 2009

Democrats Postpone Work On Economic Stimulus Package Until January 2009

Utah Health Plans Rated In 12th Annual Report

Drugs.com Helps Seniors Reduce Their Prescription Drug Costs, USA

Allsup Finds Healthcare Costs Consuming Larger Part Of Fixed Incomes, USA

Secretary Leavitt And Governor Hoeven Urge People With Medicare To Compare Health And Drug Plans To Find The Best Fit For Their Needs

23 November 2008

Bipartisan Group Of Senators Opposes Proposed Rule That Would Require Tricare To Use Medicare's Reimbursement System For Outpatient Hospital Care

21 November 2008

Sens. Baucus, Grassley Release Draft Bill To Link Medicare Payments For Inpatient Hospital Care To Quality

New Medicaid Regulation Will Curb Abuse, Save Money, HHS Secretary Leavitt Writes In Letter To The Editor

Analysis Examines Cost Of Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage; Report Looks At Medicare Part D Plan Changes; More

AARP Public Policy Institute Releases Issues Report On Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Medicare Beneficiaries' Immunizations

20 November 2008

Open Season For Medicare Part D Enrollment

Walgreens Offers Assistance In Sorting Through Changes To Medicare Part D Plans

AARP: Value Of Family Caregiving Hits $375 Billion, More That Medicaid Spending, USA

Study Examines Effect Of Medicaid Payment Delays On Physician Participation

Study Looks At How Medicare Beneficiaries' Familiarity With The Program Affects Their Access To Care

Medicare Must Be Addressed Before U.S. Can Overhaul Health Care System, Opinion Piece States

New Medicare Advantage Marketing Rules Will Help People Make More Informed Healthcare Choices, Allsup Says

19 November 2008

Senate Democrats Introduce Economic Stimulus Package With Additional Federal Medicaid Funds For States

Louisiana Gov. Jindal Unveils 'Louisiana Health First' Medicaid Overhaul Plan

CMS Will Not Cover Weight-Loss Surgeries For Non-Obese Diabetes Patients

Survey Shows Most Medicare Beneficiaries Do Not Understand Prescription Drug Benefit 'Doughnut Hole' Coverage Gap

Governor Jindal And DHH Secretary Levine Announce "Louisiana Health First," Effort To Create A Sustainable System Of Quality Health Care

Poor Understanding Of Medicare Leads To Worse Healthcare Access

18 November 2008

Congress Unlikely To Pass Economic Stimulus Package With Additional Medicaid Funds In Lame-Duck Session

States Looking To Cut Services, Raise Taxes As Revenue Declines, Budget Deficits Mount

California Considers Freeze On SCHIP Enrollment To Prevent Current Beneficiaries From Losing Coverage

Annual Medicare Drug Plan Enrollment Window Now Open, Alaska Department Of Health Informs Seniors

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