Part B Cost-Sharing Lower Than Expected for 2012 Today the Obama Administration announced that, overall, Part B cost-sharing will be less than projected for all beneficiaries in 2012. The Part B deductible will decrease by $22 in 2012, from … [Read more...] about Breaking Good News for Medicare Beneficiaries
Medicare Part B
2012 Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Co-Pays
On October 27, 2011 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) released notices detailing the Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and Deductibles for calendar year 2012.Hospital Deductible:$1,156 per spell of illnessHospital … [Read more...] about 2012 Medicare Premiums, Deductibles and Co-Pays
CMS to Begin Round Two of Its Competitive Bidding Program for the Provision of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
On August 19, 2011, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Round 2 of its DMEPOS competitive bidding program.[1] Bidding is to begin in January 2012. Round 2 adds more product categories for competitive bidding … [Read more...] about CMS to Begin Round Two of Its Competitive Bidding Program for the Provision of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS)
FAQs on Preventive Services
CMS has posted 27 FAQs for Providers/Suppliers of preventive services for traditional Medicare to the Medicare Learning Network® Products Preventive Services webpage; to access the entire list of 27 FAQs, scroll to the “Related Links … [Read more...] about FAQs on Preventive Services
Medicare Coverage of Power Mobility Devices: Tips and Reminders
This article, a 38 page .pdf file from the William Mitchell Law Review (37 William Mitchell Law Review 132-169 (2010)) discusses the general process for obtaining Medicare coverage for durable medical equipment (DME) and the specific requirements for … [Read more...] about Medicare Coverage of Power Mobility Devices: Tips and Reminders
Medicare Coverage of Power Mobility Devices: Tips and Reminders
When it comes to obtaining Medicare coverage for Mobility Assistive Equipment (MAE),[1] coverage criteria, particularly patient assessment standards, continue to be misunderstood by providers and beneficiaries. The spectrum of fraud and abuse … [Read more...] about Medicare Coverage of Power Mobility Devices: Tips and Reminders
Important Health Care Lacking for Older People
Older Americans are not getting six key preventive services or appropriate treatment for hypertension that clinical practice guidelines indicate they generally should receive, according to two studies recently published in the Journal of the American … [Read more...] about Important Health Care Lacking for Older People