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Use the navigation on the left, or the search box (top) to find your answers. Recent news For Professionals Updated April 12, 2010 ----------------------------------------------------
CMC conference call Health Reform and the Impact on Medicare: An Overview
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 10am – 12:00 noon David Lipschutz and Bonnie Burns will provide an overview of the recently passed health reform legislation’s impact on the Medicare program, including benefit improvements.
Details (RSVP required)…
What Does Health Care Reform Legislation Mean for Medicare
Beneficiaries?
April 1, 2010 Blog
A brief summary of some of the main changes the recently passed
health care reform will bring for Medicare beneficiaries.Health Reform is Now Law – Immediate Changes Take Effect
March 24, 2010 Blog
President Obama signed historic health reform legislation on
March 23. This legislation will provide security and stability
for people with coverage, and new, affordable choices for those
without insurance. The bill is expected to reduce the number of
uninsured Americans by 32 million by 2014.
Medicare Terminates Contract with Fox Insurance Company’s Part D Drug
Plans
March 10, 2010 Blog
After an onsite review of the plan and its services, CMS
determined that the plan lacked even the basic standards of
care. Fox’s violations, including improperly denying its
enrollees coverage of critical HIV, cancer and seizure
medications, posed a significant threat to the health and safety
of its enrollees.California Insurance Agents Notified on Upcoming Medigap Changes
March 3, 2010 Blog
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) just mailed a
notice on the upcoming Medigap changes to the thousands of
licensed insurance agents throughout the state. Produced with
CHA’s input, this notice provides a helpful Q&A about the
changes occurring as of June 1, 2010.
California’s Senior HMO Guide Provides Answers & Information on
Patient Rights
Feb. 23, 2010 CHA News
Newly revised! Email CHA for a free copy (or copies) for your
organization. Available in English and Spanish.Offer for Free Shoes Masks Common Medicare Fraud Scam
Feb. 23, 2010 Fraud and Abuse
Chico case highlights a common fraud scenario happening in
California on a daily basis. Learn what footwear Medicare covers
for certain diabetic beneficiaries.
CMS Clarifies Medicare Appeals Regulations & New Provisions for Part D
Appeals
Feb. 23, 2010 Billing, Claims and appeals
New appeals provisions, including the addition of expedited
appeals requests for Part D claims, became effective early this
year.Unnatural Causes: Effects of Socioeconomics and Racism on Health
Feb. 23, 2010 Website Highlight Health Care Disparities
Several powerful documentaries reveal the underlining causes of
ill-health and our country’s health inequalities.
Little-Known Special Election Period for People in MA Plans that
Terminated in 2009
Feb. 17, 2010 Medicare Advantage
Beneficiaries who were in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that
terminated on Dec. 31, 2009 have an extended Special Enrollment
Period (SEP) until Feb. 28, 2010.COBRA Subsidy Extended to February 28, 2010
Feb. 17, 2010 insurance
A provision in last year's defense appropriations bill extends
the COBRA premium subsidy to involuntarily terminated workers
until February 28, 2010.
GAO Report Examines Effect of Inappropriate Marketing by MA Plans on
Beneficiaries
Jan. 26, 2010 Blog
A newly released report from the U.S. Government Accountability
Office examines some of the effects that inappropriate marketing
of MA plans have had on beneficiaries.Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS Act) Summary
Jan. 15, 2010 Advocacy
The CLASS Act is part of the legislative legacy of Senator Ted
Kennedy and included in both the Senate and the House versions
of health care reform. This summary of the CLASS Act is a broad
overview of the major provisions of the Act, with notations
where the Senate and House versions differed.
FAQs on the New Standardized Medigap Policies Available June 2010
Nov. 16, 2009 Insurance
Learn about extensive changes to Medigap policies available
6/1/10 and some additional California protections through AB
1543.Learn more about… Medicare Basics
Prescription Drugs Low-Income Help
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Medicare & Other Health Insurance Medicare Appeals
Medicare Billing & Claims Medicare for People with Disabilities
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