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Medicaid/Medicare
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): History 
 Overview of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, which were signed into law on July 30, 1965. On December 8, 2003, the Medicare Modernization Act, or MMA, was passed to include a prescription drug benefit to Medicare. Site features a timeline of milestones, transcripts of oral history interviews with important figures in the history of CMS programs, materials from the 30th and 35th anniversaries of CMS, and related information. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/History/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Holidays and Observances Individually, Nonfiction by Genre, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Feb 19, 2009 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Trustees Report & Trust Funds
Annual report on the financial operations and actuarial projections of the Medicare program. The website recommends starting with the overview section of this "detailed, lengthy document, containing a substantial amount of information on the past and estimated future financial operations of the Hospital Insurance and Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds." Includes reports back to 2002 and related links. From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ReportsTrustFunds/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health Costs & Insurance, Senior Health Last updated May 20, 2009 CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Consumer information on Medicare, Medicaid, SCHIP (State Children's Health Insurance Program), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). Covers news, laws and regulations, and programs. Resources include a searchable directory of contact information, forms, and a glossary. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jun 24, 2002 The Commonwealth Fund: Publications
Collection of publications from this private foundation "supporting independent research on health care issues and making grants to improve health care practice and policy." Searchable, or browse publications by topics such as health insurance, Medicare, health care quality, underserved populations, and state health policy. Includes newsletter articles, summaries of journal articles, commentary, data briefs, reports, and other publications. http://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/ Topics: Health Costs & Insurance Last updated Jul 18, 2007 Find a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
"An interactive tool that allows you to narrow your search for a Medicare prescription drug plan [and also enroll] based on your personal preferences such as cost, coverage and convenience." Includes overview on how Medicare works, a glossary of related terms, and "coverage information for individuals who currently receive prescription drug coverage through Military retiree benefits (TRICARE), Veteran benefits (VA), or Federal employee retiree benefits (FEHBP)." From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.medicare.gov/MPDPF/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jun 8, 2006 HICUP: Health Information in Chinese Uniting Patients, Physicians and the Public
Librarians and health educators at the New York University School of Medicine have created a site with patient education and consumer health materials in Chinese. All materials and Web site links have been reviewed by bilingual health educators for accuracy, readability, and authority. The materials offer information about diseases and conditions, diagnostic procedures, safety, nutrition, and insurance. http://library.med.nyu.edu/patient/hicup/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Health, Languages, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated May 14, 2002 The Medicaid Resource Book
This full-text guide is intended "to assist the public and policymakers in understanding the structure and operation of the Medicaid program." Describes program eligibility, benefits, financing, and administration. Also includes legislative history, resource bibliographies, and indexes to federal laws and regulations. From the Kaiser Family Foundation. http://www.kff.org/medicaid/2236-index.cfm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Health, Health, Senior Health Last updated Dec 12, 2006 Medicare "Drug Finder" Hits Snag
November 2005 article and audio file of a radio story about issues with the implementation of Medicare's "Prescription Drug Plan Finder" website, which is "supposed to help people pick their drug coverage" under Medicare's prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D), registration for which begins November 15, 2005. Includes a link to the Medicare website and a toll-free telephone number. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5008698 Topics: Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Medicare Drug Benefit Calculator
Use this site to estimate costs for prescription drugs under the Medicare proposal under consideration by Congress. Enter annual prescription drug costs, then view estimates for out-of-pocket costs, costs plus the estimated annual premium, and the percentage of drug expenses absorbed by the payer under the new benefit. From the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. http://www.kaisernetwork.org/static/kncalc.cfm Topics: Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Dec 4, 2003 Medicare for Busy People
This two-part feature about Medicare shows how people "can benefit from this program without (hopefully) the need for anxiety medication." Topics include Medicare basics, questions to ask before you enroll in Medicare, and picking a plan. The first article covers Medicare Parts A, B, and C, and a second article describes in detail Medicare Part D (for prescription drugs). From the Federal Citizen Information Center, a program of the U.S. General Services Administration. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cfocus/cfmedicare08/focus.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health Last updated Mar 23, 2009 Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
Official information from Medicare about its prescription drug plan and the Medicare prescription drug coverage (Medicare Plan D) effective January 1, 2006. Covers enrollment periods, local plans, and common coverage situations. Includes a prescription drug plan finder, a drug finder, online enrollment, and publications. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.medicare.gov/pdphome.asp Topics: Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Medicare: Flu Information
Provides information about influenza and flu vaccines for people covered by Medicare, noting that the full cost of a flu shot is covered once a year for all people covered by Medicare Part B. Includes an overview of the Influenza Treatment Demonstration, which "provides coverage to all Medicare beneficiaries for FDA-approved drugs for the treatment and targeted prevention of influenza." In English and Spanish. From the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. http://www.medicare.gov/Health/flu.asp Topics: Health Costs & Insurance, Infectious Diseases Last updated Nov 4, 2008 Medicare: The Official U.S. Government Site for People With Medicare
The site provides databases for comparing nursing homes, Medicare plans and providers, dialysis centers, hospitals, home health agencies, and health plan options. Explains eligibility, what Medicare covers, prescription drug programs, and billing. Also provides contact information and links, a glossary, a directory of medical equipment suppliers, and information about the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. Some material available in other languages. http://www.medicare.gov/ Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Drugs, Federal (U.S.) Government, Finance, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Long-term Care, Medical Treatments & Devices, Senior Health, Seniors Last updated Aug 4, 2005 Peninsula Library System: Get Answers Online: Medicare Part D and Medicare Rx
A collection of annotated links to sites about "Medicare, Medicaid, and the New Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit aka Medicare Part D and Medicare Rx." From the Peninsula Library System, "a consortium of 34 public and community college libraries" on the San Francisco peninsula. http://www.plsinfo.org/getanswers/webliographies/medicaid.htm Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Health, Senior Health Last updated Jul 5, 2006 Prepaid Funeral Contracts & Burial Plots: A Guide for Medicaid Applicants
This 2007 fact sheet discusses the impact of owning a prepaid funeral contract or a burial plot on a person's right to obtain Medicaid benefits. Describes a prepaid funeral contract, considerations in buying a funeral contract or burial plot, and what happens to the money given to a funeral home. In English and Spanish. From the Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut. http://www.larcc.org/pamphlets/elderly/funeral_contract.htm Topics: Death & Dying, Federal (U.S.) Government, Health Last updated Jul 9, 2008 |
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