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January 31, 2006

Prescription Drug Plan - Life Support: Medicare Part D for dummies (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) From


Life Support: Medicare Part D for dummies (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
From the asylum that brought you the Internal Revenue Code, we present -- ta da! -- Prescription Drug Coverage. If you liked the 1040, you'll love Medicare Part D! This is the administration's gift to seniors in anticipation of coming elections.

Medicare Part D problems abound (Rhea County Online)
When President George Bush signed the Medicare Act of 2003, he declared, our government is finally bringing prescription drug coverage to the seniors of America.

Struggling to decipher Medicare Plan D? Here's some help (Pioneer Press)
The furor over foul-ups in the rollout of the new Medicare drug program, sometimes called Plan D, put us on the hunt for related Web sites.

Medicare Part D - Verispan Introducing New Managed Care Profiles Focusing on Part D


Verispan Introducing New Managed Care Profiles Focusing on Part D Plans (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
YARDLEY, Pa.----Jan. 30, 2006--Verispan is launching a series of managed care profiles that will focus on the new payers of the Medicare Part D benefit, Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription Drug Plans .

Volunteers can help explain Medicare plans (Coos Bay World Link)
Educated volunteers are available in Coos County to help Medicare recipients understand and access Medicare Part D drug plans. The volunteers are able to clearly illustrate to each person the plans that will cover them best.

Sanders To Propose Medicare Changes (The Champlain Channel)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Some more changes could be on the way to Medicare Part D. Rep. Bernie Sanders will reintroduce legislation on Tuesday that he said would help many seniors and cost taxpayers less.

Confusion surrounds new Medicare drug plan (Newport Daily News) William


Confusion surrounds new Medicare drug plan (Newport Daily News)
William A. Beaulieu has traveled around the state helping senior citizens sort through the maze of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.

Sanders To Propose Medicare Changes (The Champlain Channel)
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Some more changes could be on the way to Medicare Part D. Rep. Bernie Sanders will reintroduce legislation on Tuesday that he said would help many seniors and cost taxpayers less.

Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Potential users of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program have called the enrollment process confusing and even dauntingly complex.

Medicare Part D - Verispan Introducing New Managed Care Profiles Focusing on Part D


Verispan Introducing New Managed Care Profiles Focusing on Part D Plans (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
YARDLEY, Pa.----Jan. 30, 2006--Verispan is launching a series of managed care profiles that will focus on the new payers of the Medicare Part D benefit, Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription Drug Plans .

Carcieri Extends Emergency Drug Program For Medicare Patients (NBC 10 Providence)
PROVIDENCE -- Gov. Don Carcieri is extending the program that has been helping Medicare Part D recipients get medicine. Participants in the new Medicare program are supposed to have prescription drug coverage subsidized by the government. But many have been overcharged or unable to get coverage.

Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - The enrollment period for Medicare Part D began Nov. 15. Two months later, some people are still confused and overwhelmed by the process.

Prescription Drug Plan - Life Support: Medicare Part D for dummies (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) From


Life Support: Medicare Part D for dummies (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
From the asylum that brought you the Internal Revenue Code, we present -- ta da! -- Prescription Drug Coverage. If you liked the 1040, you'll love Medicare Part D! This is the administration's gift to seniors in anticipation of coming elections.

Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Potential users of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program have called the enrollment process confusing and even dauntingly complex.

Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - The enrollment period for Medicare Part D began Nov. 15. Two months later, some people are still confused and overwhelmed by the process.

Medicare Part D problems abound (Rhea County Online) When President


Medicare Part D problems abound (Rhea County Online)
When President George Bush signed the Medicare Act of 2003, he declared, our government is finally bringing prescription drug coverage to the seniors of America.

Seniors give mixed reviews to prescription coverage under Medicare. (Bridgewater Courier News)
BRIDGEWATER -- Stephen Hatch decided he and his wife, Theresa, who will both turn 70 later this year, would go with AARP's Medicare Part D prescription coverage plan in addition to their AARP supplemental insurance.

Carcieri Extends Emergency Drug Program For Medicare Patients (NBC 10 Providence)
PROVIDENCE -- Gov. Don Carcieri is extending the program that has been helping Medicare Part D recipients get medicine. Participants in the new Medicare program are supposed to have prescription drug coverage subsidized by the government. But many have been overcharged or unable to get coverage.

Medicare Officials Say Computer Glitches Main Cause of Drug Program


Medicare Officials Say Computer Glitches Main Cause of Drug Program Problems (Senior Journal)
Jan. 27, 2006 - At a forum sponsored yesterday by the Kaiser Family Foundation, officials from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid said most of the problems senior citizens were having with enrollment in the new prescription drug plans were problems created by the computer system.

More patients asked to pay first (The News & Observer)
Unpaid bills lead to tougher policies.

Bush pushes cure for health care tab (Detroit News)
WASHINGTON -- After decades of opposing anything smacking of universal health care, U.S. manufacturers and other businesses are increasingly looking for help from state and federal lawmakers to deal with soaring medical costs.

January 30, 2006

Prescription Drug Plan - Carcieri extends emergency drug program for Medicare patients (WLNE-TV) PROVIDENCE,


Carcieri extends emergency drug program for Medicare patients (WLNE-TV)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Governor Carcieri is extending the program that has been helping Medicare Part D recipients get medicine. Participants in the new Medicare program are supposed to have prescription drug coverage subsidized by the government.

Carcieri extends emergency drug program for Medicare patients (WFSB 3)
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Governor Carcieri is extending the program that has been helping Medicare Part D recipients get medicine.

Life Support: Medicare Part D for dummies (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
From the asylum that brought you the Internal Revenue Code, we present -- ta da! -- Prescription Drug Coverage. If you liked the 1040, you'll love Medicare Part D! This is the administration's gift to seniors in anticipation of coming elections.

Medicare Part D - Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun) THE


Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - The enrollment period for Medicare Part D began Nov. 15. Two months later, some people are still confused and overwhelmed by the process.

Bill would provide seniors assistance with Medicare Part D (Courier-Post)
TRENTON - Assemblymen Herb Conaway, D-Delanco, and Jack Conners, D-Pennsauken, have introduced a bill that would provide assistance to the state's seniors affected by the new Medicare prescription program called Medicare Part D.

Medicare Part D problems abound (Rhea County Online)
When President George Bush signed the Medicare Act of 2003, he declared, our government is finally bringing prescription drug coverage to the seniors of America.

Medicare Drug Plan Draws Yelps (RedNova) By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution


Medicare Drug Plan Draws Yelps (RedNova)
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Jan. 30--Georgia's congressional delegation returns to Washington on Tuesday with its ears ringing from constituent complaints about the new Medicare prescription drug plan.

Lawmaker questions Medicare drug plan profits (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
A veteran Democratic lawmaker on Friday requested an investigation into how much profit drug companies are set to make from poorer patients now covered under the new Medicare drug benefit.

Democrats introducing bill to work kinks out of Medicare drug plan (KRIS-TV Corpus Christi)
CAPITOL HILL Democrats say the rollout of the new Medicare prescription drug plan is a disaster and they've introduced a bill to correct some of the more glaring problems with...

Medicare Part D - Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun) THE


Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - The enrollment period for Medicare Part D began Nov. 15. Two months later, some people are still confused and overwhelmed by the process.

Medicare Part D problems abound (Rhea County Online)
When President George Bush signed the Medicare Act of 2003, he declared, our government is finally bringing prescription drug coverage to the seniors of America.

Verispan Introducing New Managed Care Profiles Focusing on Part D Plans (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
YARDLEY, Pa.----Jan. 30, 2006--Verispan is launching a series of managed care profiles that will focus on the new payers of the Medicare Part D benefit, Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription Drug Plans .

Prescription Drug Plan - Paris pharmacist offers RX to help patrons navigate new Medicare


Paris pharmacist offers RX to help patrons navigate new Medicare Part D prescription plans (Paris Beacon)
Pharmacist Steve Benefiel is solving new equations these days. He s trying to help his customers understand the new Medicare Part D guidelines, and finding the best fit for them.

Verispan Introducing New Managed Care Profiles Focusing on Part D Plans (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
YARDLEY, Pa.----Jan. 30, 2006--Verispan is launching a series of managed care profiles that will focus on the new payers of the Medicare Part D benefit, Medicare Advantage plans and Prescription Drug Plans .

Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Potential users of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program have called the enrollment process confusing and even dauntingly complex.

Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan


Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Potential users of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program have called the enrollment process confusing and even dauntingly complex.

What you don't know could cost you (The Sanford Herald)
SANFORD - Jacquelyn Roberts, 72, had a struggle getting her Medicare Part D program to run smoothly.

Paris pharmacist offers RX to help patrons navigate new Medicare Part D prescription plans (Paris Beacon)
Pharmacist Steve Benefiel is solving new equations these days. He s trying to help his customers understand the new Medicare Part D guidelines, and finding the best fit for them.

Medicare Part D - Making Medicare Part D Successful - Expert Available to Discuss


Making Medicare Part D Successful - Expert Available to Discuss New Technology Health Plans Are Using for Part D (RedNova)
COMMENTARY AVAILABLE ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S STATE OF THE UNION MEDICARE DISCUSSION The government's new Medicare Part D drug coverage benefit has caused consumer confusion as well as a business land grab by health plans.

Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Potential users of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program have called the enrollment process confusing and even dauntingly complex.

Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - The enrollment period for Medicare Part D began Nov. 15. Two months later, some people are still confused and overwhelmed by the process.

Prescription Drug Plan - Medicare Part D needn't cause you fear and loathing (The


Medicare Part D needn't cause you fear and loathing (The Oregonian)
Confusion, frustration, dread, fear -- all kinds of feelings might flow with thoughts of enrolling in the new Medicare Part D prescription coverage benefit plan.

Helpful hints to sign up for Medicare Part D plan (Antelope Valley Press)
This story appeared in the Antelope Valley Press on Sunday, January 29, 2006. Potential users of the new Medicare Part D prescription drug program have called the enrollment process confusing and even dauntingly complex.

Making Medicare Part D Successful - Expert Available to Discuss New Technology Health Plans Are Using for Part D (RedNova)
COMMENTARY AVAILABLE ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S STATE OF THE UNION MEDICARE DISCUSSION The government's new Medicare Part D drug coverage benefit has caused consumer confusion as well as a business land grab by health plans.

Landscape of Local Plans NEW! Dialysis Facility Compare Enhancements The


Landscape of Local Plans NEW!

Dialysis Facility Compare Enhancements
The Dialysis Facility Compare tool now defaults to large text to assist beneficiaries that have difficulty reading smaller text. In addition, there are two new patient checklists to aide patients, family members and care givers to make the best selection for their care.

Find Out if You Should Apply for the Extra Help from Medicare and for Other Important Public Programs.
BenefitsCheckUpRx helps people with Medicare and other older adults to learn about and enroll in government benefits, including the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and other valuable federal, state and private programs that can save you money on health care and prescription drugs.

Nixon Investigation Identifies $306,000 Owed to Missouri Medicaid for Improper


Nixon Investigation Identifies $306,000 Owed to Missouri Medicaid for Improper Coverage for Inmates (Kansas City InfoZine)
Attorney General Jay Nixon announced yesterday that an investigation by his office revealed that prison inmates remained improperly on Medicaid rolls costing the Medicaid program more than $306,000.

State expands plan for Medicaid abusers (Billings Gazette)
HELENA - A state program to help Medicaid clients in Montana avoid overusing the health care system is doubling its enrollment to 600 people. Team Care requires healthy people who overuse Medicaid services to enroll in the program and choose one pr...

January 29, 2006

Medicare Part D - Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun) THE


Medicare Part D confusing for users (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES - The enrollment period for Medicare Part D began Nov. 15. Two months later, some people are still confused and overwhelmed by the process.

Paris pharmacist offers RX to help patrons navigate new Medicare Part D prescription plans (Paris Beacon)
Pharmacist Steve Benefiel is solving new equations these days. He s trying to help his customers understand the new Medicare Part D guidelines, and finding the best fit for them.

Bill would provide seniors assistance with Medicare Part D (Courier-Post)
TRENTON - Assemblymen Herb Conaway, D-Delanco, and Jack Conners, D-Pennsauken, have introduced a bill that would provide assistance to the state's seniors affected by the new Medicare prescription program called Medicare Part D.

Prescription Drug Plan - Little Understanding of Medicare Coverage (Los Angeles Times) It's sad


Little Understanding of Medicare Coverage (Los Angeles Times)
It's sad that Rep. Bill Thomas (R-Bakersfield) is so pathetically uninformed as to Part D Medicare. I and others I know had Medicare A and B, Secure Horizons HMO and Medi-Cal. All of our prescriptions were 100% covered.

Medicare Part D needn't cause you fear and loathing (The Oregonian)
Confusion, frustration, dread, fear -- all kinds of feelings might flow with thoughts of enrolling in the new Medicare Part D prescription coverage benefit plan.

How To Take Advantage of Medicare Part D (PR Web)
The new Governement medical insurance plan, "Medicare part D" is difficult to understand, even for seasoned professionals. It seems the only experts on the subject are the sales representatives flogging their stable of products. [PRWEB Jan 26, 2006]

Medicare Part D - How To Take Advantage of Medicare Part D (PR Web)


How To Take Advantage of Medicare Part D (PR Web)
The new Governement medical insurance plan, "Medicare part D" is difficult to understand, even for seasoned professionals. It seems the only experts on the subject are the sales representatives flogging their stable of products. [PRWEB Jan 26, 2006]

Making Medicare Part D Successful - Expert Available to Discuss New Technology Health Plans Are Using for Part D (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BURLINGTON, Mass.----Jan. 26, 2006--The government's new Medicare Part D drug coverage benefit has caused consumer confusion as well as a business land grab by health plans. More then 42 million Americans are eligible for Part D, representing close to $700 billion in new business over ten years for health plans.

Little Understanding of Medicare Coverage (Los Angeles Times)
It's sad that Rep. Bill Thomas (R-Bakersfield) is so pathetically uninformed as to Part D Medicare. I and others I know had Medicare A and B, Secure Horizons HMO and Medi-Cal. All of our prescriptions were 100% covered.

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