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She feared trying to figure out which of the dozens of Part D plans was best for her ... Doyle acknowledged that the hardest part about the transition will be moving seniors onto the appropriate Medicare Part D plan. (Wisconsin State Journal)
New free prescription drug card from Broward County could save you cash May 9, 2007
For those with Medicare, the card can be used if a Medicare Part D plan doesn't cover a particular medicine. Staff Writer Bob LaMendola contributed to this report. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Universal American to Acquire MemberHealth, Inc. May 8, 2007
RYE BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Universal American Financial Corp. ( Universal American ) (NASDAQ: UHCO) announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire MemberHealth, Inc. ( MemberHealth ), a privately-held pharmacy benefits manager ( PBM ) and sponsor of CCRx, a national Medicare Part D plan with more than 1. 1 million members. (BusinessWire)
NFL DRAFT: Giants' 'D' plan of attack Apr 26, 2007
Picking a cornerback with man-to-man skills would aid new scheme. April 26, 2007 Jerry Reese said last week that new Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo had given the general manager a list of draft-eligible players he liked. (Newsday -- Sports)
WellPoint ups profits, disappoints Wall Street Apr 26, 2007
8 billion, and the Medicare Part D plan introduced last year drove its benefit expense ratio up to 83. 1 percent from 81. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
• SeniorCare and other billsshould be judged on merit Apr 25, 2007
That strikes us as compelling, anyhow, but the administration still seems determined to squeeze Wisconsin into its one-size-fits-all-states Medicare D plan. It's been a frustrating fight. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Your Money: Medicare replacement policies often fall short Apr 22, 2007
By Jennifer L. BoenFort Wayne News-Sentinel Published on: 04/22/07. - Franklin Perkins of Fort Wayne has learned the hard way that not all Medicare-type plans are created equal. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
The state prescription drug benefit program is coming to an end. Apr 11, 2007
She is concerned whether she will fall into what has been called the donut hole of the Medicare Part D plan, which limits coverage for those in a middle ground with certain income and asset levels and medium prescription costs ... Rudd said the cheapest of those Part D plans requires people to pay 14. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
• Pointe Blue updateisn't blue at all Mar 31, 2007
From the sounds of it, they face an uphill battle getting the Bush administration to go along with a Wisconsin waiver - the administration wants to push all states into the Medicare Part D plan, no exceptions or substitutions allowed. And you wonder why the federal deficit is rising. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Medicare Advantage deadline is March 31 Mar 21, 2007
People who signed up for a Medicare plan that covers only prescription drugs -- known as a Medicare Part D plan -- can sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan as long as they select an option that also has drug coverage. People who enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage also have the option of switching to another Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage or a Medicare Part D plan ... Low-income Medicare enrollees who qualify for extra help paying for their Medicare Part D plan... (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Disheartening News for AtheroGenics Mar 20, 2007
AtheroGenics () had staked its business on a new drug called AGI-1067, which the Atlanta company hoped could combat a deadly accomplice of coronary disease -- clogged arteries. News hit March 19 that an advanced study of the drug has failed -- but researchers also discovered a few glimmers of encouraging information. (BusinessWeek)
Reps. Berry, Herseth, Jones, and Wicker Introduce Common-Sense Fix to Medicare Mar 14, 2007
"Part D plans are paid each month in advance by Medicare, yet Part D plans are using delaying tactics to enjoy a considerable interest-earning 'float' on tax-payer dollars intended to compensate community pharmacies for serving their patients," said Bruce Roberts, RPh, executive vice president and CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) ... "CMS' own marketing guidelines expressly prohibit steering patients to a particular Part D plan, and likewise plans should not be... (PR Newswire)
NAACP, leader viewed as mismatch Mar 6, 2007
For example, when Congress was considering the Medicare Part D plan, the NAACP voiced its opposition. Shortly after Congress approved the proposal, Gordon noted that African-Americans were slow to sign up for the benefit - so he created a program to educate frustrated seniors how to apply. (SunSpot.net)
Africa: Daily HIV/Aids Report Mar 6, 2007
The letters also included Medicare Part D plan names and premium payment amounts but not Social Security numbers, medical record numbers or other confidential information. According to Shewry, the department learned of the mistake after 12 people called to say they had received letters addressed to someone else. (AllAfrica.com)
Local woman warns of social security scam Feb 28, 2007
According to Ford, scams aimed at elderly citizens drawing Medicaid and social security benefits have become common ever since the Medicaid Part D plan started in early 2006. e get calls about these scams all the time, they call and make claims that they are from important agencies like Medicare or the IRS, he said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Seniors' Rx plan assists, annoys Feb 18, 2007
Ruth Shelton, 76, of Unionville, who takes medication for high blood pressure, gastric reflux and an irregular heartbeat, was upset when she learned she had to enroll in a Part D plan. She spent two days poring over insurance company brochures until she picked a plan she believed was right for her. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Officials urge caution in Medicare plan changes Feb 17, 2007
Some insurance agents are using a variety of confusing and deceptive sales practices to sell Medicare-related Part C and D plans ... The agent will have the Medicare recipient fill out "Request for More Information" form, when in fact the form is actually an enrollment form for whatever Part C or D plan the agent is selling. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
RICH LOWRY: Prescription political scam Jan 18, 2007
Columbia University Professor Frank Lichtenberg reports that "only 38 percent of drugs approved in the 1990s and 19 percent of the drugs approved by the FDA since 2000 are on the VA National Formulary." Robert Goldberg of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest points out that Azilect, the latest drug to treat Parkinson's disease, is covered by every private Medicare Part D plan, but not by the VA. Democrats don't want to impose a formulary on Medicare Part D because they know it will... (Washington Times)
In Good Health A smart vaccine, jus... Jan 16, 2007
Seniors who qualify for the low-income subsidy for a Medicare Part D plan need not worry about the late-fee penalty, according to Leslie Norwalk, acting administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Upon realizing some seniors weren't enrolling for fear of being slapped with a lifetime penalty of 1 percent premium increase for every month delayed, CMS decided to waive late fees for low-income seniors. (Frederick News-Post)
Avoid Medicare scam Jan 11, 2007 Millions Save Money on Medicare Program Jan 1, 2007
Figuring out the Medicare Part D plan is tough enough. But then the scam artists pick up the phone and stir up more trouble. (AZCentral -- Business)
Pelosi's Drug Plan Unlikely to Pass or Work, Critics Say Jan 8, 2007
"Part D plans are simply passing increases in drug prices directly on to members while many people with Medicare struggle to afford their medicines," the Medicare Rights Center says ... Don't Fix ItThe Department of Health and Human Services believes the Medicare Part D plan has been successful in getting seniors cheaper drugs without government negotiation. (CNSNews.com)
Dillon noted that she was in a Part D plan, but the customer was insistent that she was not and that she had coverage through another program. Dillon relented, not wanting to upset her. (Forbes -- Technology)
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