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- Where Are Doctors Disappearing To? Why?Have you noticed a dwindling list of medical doctors in your community? Where are they going? Why are they going? How does this affect communities?
- The Fiscal Sustainability of MedicareMedicare as we know it is an incredibly generous program. It's an amazing deal for seniors. And they have no right to it.
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Wants More Coverage Under MedicareThe Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has announced that it is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to make changes in a press release. The Academy believes that medical nutrition therapy must be expanded to include more conditions.
- Medicare's Origin How History Repeats ItselfMedicare insurance was developed to help seniors. Politics heavily impacted Medicare becoming passed. This article addresses the politics and shows similar trends happening today.
- Obesity Counseling to Be Covered by MedicareThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, announced yesterday that Medicare insurance will pay for obesity screening and counseling.
2012 Medicare Monthly Premiums Have Now Been PublishedMedicare monthly premium rates have now been published on the Medicare website. Learn the changes in premium costs, and click on the links in the article to access related information about open enrollment, etc.- The Top 6 Tips for Getting the Right Health Coverage After 65Just because you are 65 or older doesn’t mean you cannot get good health coverage at a good price. Here are some tips for getting the right health coverage at the right price after the age of 65.
- Medicare Appeals RightsIf you disagree with what Medicare is allowing to be covered or the amount of your last bill, you do have recourse. Learn about you rights to appeal Medicare.
No Cost Medicare Preventive ScreeningsThe recent changes for 2012 Medicare recipients resulting from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act signed in 2010 go a long way in getting those over 65 to get medically screened on a regular basis.- Does the New Health Care Reform Bill Help or Hurt Medicare Recipients?This article is a comparison between the Health care reform bill vs. Medicare part D coverage plan pre-reform bill.
- The Cost of 2012 Medicare Premiums is Not yet Available for Seniors – No Surprise There!The "2012 Medicare & You" handbooks have been mailed to seniors. Just as in 2011, the premium cost for Part B is not included in the 2012 handbook, nor can it be found on the Medicare website. My thoughts on this.
- Understanding the 2011 Annual Election PeriodThere are several changes Medicare beneficiaries can make during the Annual Election Period each year and it is important to understand what moves are allowable. Changes will become effective January 1, 2012.
- The Canadian Medicare SystemBy 1966, the Medical Care Act, was created to enable each province to have a universal medicare program.
- Navigating MedicareUnderstanding Medicare options can be overwhelming. The following article will give you a condensed overview of the basics and what to expect as you begin your journey towards this new experience.
3 Key Government Programs Congress Should Avoid CuttingAs the debt super committee starts to think about where to cut from social programs, there are several key government programs that should be safe from any cuts.- Medicare Enrollment TipsEnrolling in Medicare is very frustrating for many people. Here are some simple tips to help avoid that frustration.
- It's Our Medical FutureCongress and the President are planning to cut billions out of the Medicare and Medicaid programs. They claim this is necessary in order to reduce government expenditures. This is not the complete truth.
How I Use My Medicare CoverageI'm retired and after a long career at Prudential Financial, I'm fortunate to have great retirement health insurance coverage in addition to Medicare. It didn't just happen by accident, I planned carefully and made sure my wife and I had good coverage.
Doctors Turn Away Patients with Private InsuranceAccording to a new study conducted by the Weill Cornell Medical College, it has been revealed that patients with private insurance coverage are being turned away by doctors.- National GOP Leaders Want to Destroy the US Social Safety NetThe GOP don't want Democrats to be able to boast to their voters that through their efforts the middle and lower classes can look forward to employment in their youth and middle age, and secure golden years.
- Two Medicare Plans: One Clear ChoiceThis article describes the basic differences between Medicare Advantage Plans and Original Medicare and explains why Original Medicare is the better choice.
- Ending the "Ending Medicare" DebateThe debate about who is or isn't "ending Medicare as we know it" desperately needs some conceptual clarity.
- Senator Lamar Alexander: Raising the National Debt CeilingThis article includes the Senator's comments and my opinion.
- Civility Watchdog: GOP Want to Deny Seniors Care?Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) demonizes Republicans, saying they want to take the safety net away from senior citizens.
- Medicare: Seniors Still Don't Get ItWhy seniors refuse to accept the reality of rising Medicare costs and what we must do to convince them they are wrong.
- Why I Am Having Trouble with Scott Brown's Vote on Paul Ryan's Budget Proposal?Some background information on the current debate over Paul Ryan's Medicare proposal included in his budget.
- Republicans Go "All In" on MedicareHow the bet that Republicans made on Medicare Privatization has already cost them the game
- The GOP Stands for Shafting 99% of the Population Because Our Proles Are Too Ignorant to Stand for Anything Other Than HatredPaul is dangerous, but his policies appeal to our proles baser instincts'"consequentially he is a leading candidate for those who have nothing. Unfortunately due to previous GOP administration there are far too many of them.
- Democrats Need to Show Some Guts and HonestyIf people don't want to trade in Medicare for Medi-sham they must accept some tough measures like means testing, higher co-pays, altered eligibility, increased premiums and changes in certain medical procedures to save it.
- Why Seniors Reject Republican's Plan to End MedicareReasons why seniors have rejected Ryan's Medicare Plan.
Will the Main Stream Press Allow Republicans to Pass on Lies About Ryan's Disastrous Medicare Plan?An overview of the Republicans plan to fabricate, mislead, and lie about its disastrous and unpopular Medicare "plan" proposed by Rep Ryan.- Medicar Reform - a Three Way SplitThe reducing of the cost of Medicare must beshared by the recipients, the medical industry and the insurance companies.
- Medicare. Are U.S. Politicians Taking a Course in Hitler Tactics?One More Burden To Bear?
- Does Medicare Cover Inpatient Alcoholism Treatment?Learn what Medicare does, and does not, cover for inpatient alcoholism treatment.
- Scott Brown Says He Will Vote 'No' on Paul Ryan Medicare ProposalNoting that he believed that the plan had a few serious drawbacks, Brown suggested that the government should "phase changes in over time" and warned of "more difficult adjustments" if lawmakers continued to delay.
The Truth About MedicareMedicare is estimated to be insolvent in fifteen years. Which party has the best plan to save the health care program for America's rising seniors?
Newt Gingrich Goes After Paul Ryan Medicare PlanNewt Gingrich made an astonishing performance on "Meet the Press" when he attacked Paul Ryan's plan to reform Medicare as being "too radical." Gingrich was somewhat vague as to what he would offer instead.- Medicare and What it Means to MeThis article is about my experience with medicare and the importance it has meant to me. It may be necessary to make some changes in our health plan to satisfy the Democrats and the Republicans.
- Are America's Senior Citizens Backing Medicare and Medicaid Cuts?As a senior I am certainly not willing to back some of the ideas for Medicare and Medicaid cutbacks that todays Politicians are suggesting.
- Let's Heal the Economy with a Medicare Voucher PlanA Wisconsin resident looks ahead as she approaches her senior years as they relate to the current political climate regarding Medicare.
