RWJF National Program Project Report: Evaluation of the Medicare Supplementary Insurance Reform Legislation     National Program Project Report  (last updated January 2001) Evaluation of the Medicare Supplementary Insurance Reform Legislation NATIONAL PROGRAM Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization Summary This four-year evaluation project examined the market for Medicare supplemental insurance (Medigap) before and after OBRA-90, which simplified comparison shopping for Medigap, to determine whether changes introduced in Medigap insurance policies decreased marketing abuses as well as confusion among elderly Americans. It found that consumers reported better understanding of which Medigap policies offer the most value for their money and

CFDA: 93.774: Medicare: Supplementary Medical Insurance CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE 93.774:  Medicare: Supplementary Medical Insurance Popular Name:  Medicare Objectives:  To provide medical insurance protection for covered services to persons age 65 or over, to certain disabled persons and to individuals with chronic renal disease who elect this coverage. MAIN TOPICS: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS [ Applicant Eligibility | Beneficiary Eligibility | Credentials and Documentation ] APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS [ Preapplication Coordination | Application Procedure | Award Procedure | Deadlines | Range of Approval/Disapproval Time | Appeals | Renewals | Criteria for Selecting Proposals | Examples of Funded Projects | Range of Assistance Given ] RELATED PROGRAMS PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. [ Federal Agency | Type of Assistance | Obligations | Budget Account Number | Authorization | Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature ] INFORMATION CONTACTS [ Regional or Local Office | Headquarters Office | Web Site Address ] ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS [ Formula and Matching Requirements | Length and Time Phasing of Assistance | Uses and Use Restrictions ] POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS [ Reports | Audits |

medicare, supplementary medical insurance - FCNL Issues We Work On — Health Care More on Health Carex Date Last Reviewed: 6/13/02 How Medicare Works The current Medicare program has two basic components: Part A and Part B. Medicare Part A provides coverage of inpatient hospital services, some skilled nursing, post-institutional home health services, and hospice care. These benefits are provided to all Medicare-eligible persons. Part A is financed by a payroll tax (employees contribute 1.45% of their earnings and employers provide a matching amount), deductibles, and some copays. This money is held in the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund to pay

The Medicare Watch website       The Century Foundation and Medicare Reform Through its publications, task forces, and online activities, The Century Foundation strives to assess and encourage reforms that will improve Medicare without undermining its character as a universal social insurance program. In keeping with its concerns about social and economic inequalities among Americans, the foundation is especially interested in promoting reforms that might reduce or eliminate the disadvantages faced by vulnerable populations within Medicare.    Recent Reports and Findings on Medicare From prescription drug coverage to Medicare's financing, this section steers you to timely and critical reports released

CFDA: 93.774: Medicare: Supplementary Medical Insurance 93.774: Medicare: Supplementary Medical Insurance Popular Name: Medicare Objectives: To provide medical insurance protection for covered services to persons age 65 or over, to certain disabled persons and to individuals with chronic renal disease who elect this coverage. MAIN TOPICS: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS [ Applicant Eligibility | Beneficiary Eligibility | Credentials & Documentation ] APPLICATION & AWARD PROCESS [ Preapplication Coordination | Application Procedure | Award Procedure | Deadlines | Range of Approval/Disapproval Time | Appeals | Renewals | Criteria for Selecting Proposals | Examples of Funded Projects | Range

Medicare   All persons 65 or over who qualify for Social Security benefits, and some people under 65 who are disabled, are eligible for Medicare -- a health insurance program. To enroll in Medicare, telephone the local Social Security Office three months before 65th birthday. Persons who work past age 65 should apply for Medicare even if they are not applying for Social Security benefits. Medicare has two parts: Part A - Medical Hospital Insurance Helps pay for medically necessary inpatient hospital care, and under limited conditions may pay for some nursing home and home health care. Part B -

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HCFA is now Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesYou have tried to reach a page on www.hcfa.gov, the retired website of the Health Care Financing Administration.When HCFA was renamed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on June 14, 2001, we immediately began building a new, user-friendly website to support the mission and vision of the Agency.cms.hhs.gov was launched on September 13, 2001. Over the past year, we have built the cms.hhs.gov website into a valuable resource with information on all of the Agency's programs, initiatives, and priorities.While we couldn't find the specific page you were looking for, the content

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Salt Lake County Aging Services -  Health Insurance and Information Program     HEALTH INSURANCE AND INFORMATION PROGRAM    Other Volunteer Program       (801) 468-2443 E-Mail: shaselton@co.slc.ut.us Description: The Health Insurance Information Program (HIIP) volunteers go to the homes of people on Medicare and help sort out provider statements, Medicare statements, and supplementary insurance statements. Information is also provided to people getting ready to go on the Medicare system. Volunteers also provide assistance at different Health Fairs with booth personnel support, and some presentations to give information about Medicare and supplementary insurance. Volunteer Opportunities :  1. HIIP Counselor