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Easy Resources to Stop Unsolicited Mail, Emails and Telemarketing Calls

November 19, 2008: Medicare Fraud — Beneficiaries can protect themselves from insurance fraud, identity theft, and marketing scams by stopping unsolicited mail, email and telemarketing calls. See the outlined resources.

New Online Tools! 2009 Part D Plan Charts, Fact Sheets, Medicare Marketing Regulations Powerpoint and More

November 12, 2008: Medicare Basics — For both beneficiaries and advocates, these tools support important health care choices for 2009 during Medicare's fall enrollment period (November 15- December 31).

Reviewing TrOOP and a Little-Known "Cash Price Policy" – Do You Know What Costs Count?

November 12, 2008: Prescription Drugs — Not all out-of-pocket drug expenses count toward a beneficiary reaching his/her Part D catastrophic coverage. Review what costs count and what do not and CMS' "cash price policy."

New Fact Sheet Explains Medicare Coverage for People with End Stage Renal Disease

October 24, 2008: Medicare Basics — This new fact sheet (download PDF) covers how one qualifies for Medicare, when coverage begins and ends, how it coordinates with employer or union group health plans, and options for other supplemental coverage.