Medicare Set-Aside, Workers’ Compensation, Medical Case Management
CMS recently announced that the average Medicare Part-D premium will increase approximately 12% for 2009. The 12% increase brings the average premium to $28 per month, about $3 per month higher than in 2008.
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CMS recently released a press release stating that Medicare Part-B premiums for 2009 will not increase over 2008 levels. This is the first year since 2000 that premiums will not increase. In 2009, the Part-B premium will be $96.40 per enrollee.
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Last week, we posted an entry summarizing CMS’ 8/25/08 memorandum. Among other points, the guidance provides new requirements for rated age quotes. In a recent telephone call, CMS staff emphasized the following points:
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The Office of Inspector General recently released a report evaluating CMS’ oversight of Medicare Part-D marketing materials. CMS is charged with overseeing the accuracy of marketing materials for stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans, which are intended to help seniors choose appropriate plans for their situations.
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Protocols continues to follow H.R. 2549, proposed federal legislation that would make improvements to the Medicare set-aside process. The bill is still under review of two committees in the House (the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce). Read the rest of this entry »
