Implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act: Delivering Prescription Drugs to Dual Eligibles : Hearing Before the Special Committee on Aging, United States Senate, One Hundred Ninth Congress, First Session, Washington, DC, March 3, 2005 |
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... Medicare modernization , and more specifically , the transition of the so - called dual eligibles from the Medicaid pro- gram to the new Medicare drug benefit that is slated to begin on January 1 , 2006 . I strongly believe that our ...
... Medicare modernization , and more specifically , the transition of the so - called dual eligibles from the Medicaid pro- gram to the new Medicare drug benefit that is slated to begin on January 1 , 2006 . I strongly believe that our ...
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... Medicare and Medicaid . They typi- cally have incomes below $ 10,000 and are considered to be the most vulnerable beneficiaries . Today , their drugs are paid for by Medicaid , but as of January 1 , 2006 , Medicaid will no longer cover ...
... Medicare and Medicaid . They typi- cally have incomes below $ 10,000 and are considered to be the most vulnerable beneficiaries . Today , their drugs are paid for by Medicaid , but as of January 1 , 2006 , Medicaid will no longer cover ...
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... Medicare and Medicaid Services , Dr. Mark McClellan . Thank you , Mark . It is great to have you here and we look forward to your tes- timony . STATEMENT OF MARK MCCLELLAN , M.D. , PH.D. , ADMINIS- TRATOR , CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND ...
... Medicare and Medicaid Services , Dr. Mark McClellan . Thank you , Mark . It is great to have you here and we look forward to your tes- timony . STATEMENT OF MARK MCCLELLAN , M.D. , PH.D. , ADMINIS- TRATOR , CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND ...
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... MEDICARE & MEDICAID ... MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT March 3 , 2005 Chairman Smith , Senator Kohl , distinguished members of the Committee , thank you for inviting me to discuss the transition of full - benefit dual eligible Medicaid ...
... MEDICARE & MEDICAID ... MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT March 3 , 2005 Chairman Smith , Senator Kohl , distinguished members of the Committee , thank you for inviting me to discuss the transition of full - benefit dual eligible Medicaid ...
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... Medicaid benefits - will automatically qualify for the low - income subsidy . For beneficiaries in this category with incomes of 100 percent or less of the Federal Poverty Level ( FPL ) , the Federal government will pay for their ...
... Medicaid benefits - will automatically qualify for the low - income subsidy . For beneficiaries in this category with incomes of 100 percent or less of the Federal Poverty Level ( FPL ) , the Federal government will pay for their ...
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Page 4 - We are very pleased to have you here, and we look forward to your testimony. STATEMENT OF MARK H.
Page 58 - NSC and in the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG), as well as DMEPOS suppliers and their representatives.
Page 7 - ... OSBORN. I believe we can catch all this type of problem as we build up the expertise we need, which we are doing as fast as we can. Senator RANDOLPH. You are committed, Dr. Osborn, to working on this problem just as quickly, expeditiously, but realistically, as you can ; is that right? Dr. OSBORN. Yes. The CHAIRMAN. Thank you very much, Doctor. (The prepared statement of Dr. Osborn follows:) STATEMENT OF ELBURT F. OSBORN, DIRECTOR...
Page 4 - Chairman, for this hearing, and I look forward to hearing from our witnesses.
Page 1 - US SENATE, SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON AGING, Washington, DC. The committee convened, pursuant to notice, at 2 pm, in room SD-628, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Hon.
Page 29 - Association, the National Alliance for the Mentally 111, the National Mental Health Association, and the National Foundation for Depressive Illness.
Page 62 - Medicare discount card program, and it is the needs of men and women who cannot afford needed medicine that we bring to you. The Medicare Rights Center The Medicare Rights Center ("MRC") is the largest independent source of Medicare information and assistance in the United States. Founded in 1989, MRC helps older adults and people with disabilities get good affordable health care. Day in and day out we work to assist people with Medicare access needed health care. Tens of thousands of callers use...
Page 41 - I am grateful for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of the men and women who comprise this vital organization.
Page 34 - Smith, members of the committee, I would like to first thank you for giving me this opportunity to testify on this very important matter.
Page 15 - Today, a partnership of nearly 100 major health care organizations, including providers, advocacy entities, plans and employers to inform beneficiaries about the new drug benefit.