Information about the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan is in the news just about every day. If you’re considering signing up for one of the plans being offered, chances are you are gathering lots of information about your drugs, your drug coverage, and the available prescription plan options, and making lists to determine your needs. Unfortunately, not everyone who …
New Part D Policies Address Opioid Epidemic
New Part D Policies Address Opioid Epidemic As part of our prevention efforts, we’ve introduced new Medicare Part D opioid safety policies to reduce prescription opioid misuse while preserving medically necessary access to these medications. The new opioid policies include improved safety alerts at the pharmacy for Part D beneficiaries who are filling their initial opioid prescription or who are …
MMAP Team Members Save Thousands for Michigan Medicare Beneficiaries!
During 2016 MMAP team members assisted 111,000 beneficiaries, saving them over$14,942,055! If you know or see a MMAP team member (shown here at a recognition for their service) say thanks and give them a hug! During just three months, from October 15, 2016 through December 7, 2016 MMAP team members helped 41,458 beneficiaries to review their Medicare Part D plan …
Medicare’s General Enrollment Period
Missed your Initial Enrollment Period last year? If you’re eligible for Medicare, you may still be able to sign up for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) during the General Enrollment Period if you act soon. The General Enrollment Period runs between January 1 and March 31, for coverage starting July 1. You can apply …
2018 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2018 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Medicare Part B Premiums/Deductibles Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services, durable medical equipment, and other items. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be …
Medicare improvements education events for seniors to be held Oct. 18-19
Senior citizens are invited to MIPPA education events being hosted by the Ascension Council on Aging. MIPPA is the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. Events are at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at the Donaldsonville Senior Center and 11 a.m. Oct. 19 at the Gonzales Senior Center. The guest speaker is Giselle Lee, of the Capital Area …
Region 9 award winners from MMAP Recognition get a story in the newspaper!
Shop Talk Aug 11, 2017 (0) Local women receive top state honors LANSING – Two local women were recognized for their work with Medicare beneficiaries at a recent statewide event in East Lansing for the Michigan Medicare Medicaid Assistance Program of the Region 9 Area Agency on Aging. Danielle Kleinhuizen and Sarah Skowronski, both employees of the Advocacy Department of …
Feds To Waive Penalties For Some Who Signed Up Late For Medicare
Each year, thousands of Americans miss their deadline to enroll in Medicare, and federal officials and consumer advocates worry that many of them mistakenly think they don’t need to sign up because they have purchased insurance on the health law’s marketplaces. That decision can leave them facing a lifetime of enrollment penalties. Now Medicare has temporarily changed its rules to …