Center for Medicare Advocacy

Medicare Part D covers outpatient prescription drugs, but not every drug can be covered. This month, learn more about the drugs that are and are not covered. And for more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page. Don't be fooled about Medicare! Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare strong and independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, we will learn about Medicare coverage of Power Mobility Devices. For other services that may be covered under Medicare Part B, visit our Medicare part B page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

Regular opportunities to enroll in or change Medicare prescription drug plans in 2008 have ended, but some people may be eligible for a "Special Enrollment Period" for Medicare Part D. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page. Don't be fooled about Medicare! Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare strong and independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, we will learn about Medicare coverage of ambulance services. For more on ambulance services and other services that may be covered under Medicare Part B, visit our Medicare part B page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, we will hear the story of one woman's experience with private Medicare plans. For more on so-called "Medicare Advantage" visit our MA FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, we discuss the subsidies paid to private Medicare plans. For more on "Medicare Advantage" visit our MA FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, learn what you need to know when choosing a Medicare Advantage plan. For more on Medicare Advantage visit our MA FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

Part D open enrollment begins this month! This month on Medicare Minutes, learn what you need to know when choosing a plan. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Part D FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, we offer some updates on Medicare PArt D as the open enrollment period approcahes. For more on Medicare Part D visit our Medicare Part D FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes, learn some pitfalls of Medicare Advantage plans, and how to get out of them if you fall in. For more on Medicare Advantage visit our Medicare Advantage FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the third part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for home health services. For a more detailed look at home health coverage and issues, visit our Hospice FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independent.

This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the first part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for home health services. For a more detailed look at home health coverage and issues, visit our Home Health FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to keep Medicare independant.

This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the first part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for Skilled Nursing facility services. For a more detailed look a SNF coverage and issues, visit our Skilled Nursing Facility FAQ page. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to stop cutting and privatizing Medicare.

Tune in to learn about challenges facing the traditional Medicare program. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to stop cutting and privatizing Medicare.

Tune in to learn about the false notion of a generation gap in health care funding, and how Medicare could be used to help all Americans. Medicare as we know it is at risk. Send a letter telling your public officials to stop cutting and privatizing Medicare.

Tune in to learn about the traditional Medicare appeals process, and your right to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Medicare as we know it is at risk. send a letter telling your public officials to stop cutting and privatizing Medicare.

Tune in to learn key areas for Medicare reform, and why they matter. Frustrated by changes to Medicare? Let your public officials know! Sign our Petition for fair and honest Medicare.

Tune in to learn about Medicare Part D transition requirements, exceptions processes and Extra Help. Frustrated by changes to Medicare? Let your public officials know! Sign our Petition for fair and honest Medicare.

Tune in to learn what you should know about Medicare managed care choices during the open enrollment period. Frustrated by changes to Medicare? Let your public officials know! Sign our Petition for fair and honest Medicare.

Tune in to learn what you should know as the 2007 open enrollment period for Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription drug program, comes upon us once again. Frustrated by Part D enrollment? Let your public officials know! Sign our Petition for fair and honest Medicare.

Tune in to learn more about the new income-based Medicare Part B premium. For more information on this and other Medicare Part B issues, visit The Medicare Part B Benefit section of medicareadvocacy.org.

This month we look at the Medicare Part D Exceptions process; what an exception is, when it is needed, and how to get it. For more information on this process and other Part D appeals, see our recent Weekly Alert.

This month we look at the start of Medicare's prescription drug benefit and what you can do if you experience any problems getting your medications. For more details, see our recent Weekly Alert.

Tune in to learn about the resources available to help you choose a Medicare Part D plan, including the online tools available from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. If you haven't yet, check out the Medicare prescription drug plan finder at Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder.

Tune in to learn about selecting a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan that will start providing coverage for some prescription drugs on January 1, 2006. Listen and hear about some important factors to consider if you decide to enroll, including determining the amount of monthly premiums, learning about the plan’s formulary and arrangements with pharmacies. If you haven't yet, check out our Medicare D-Coder for an easy translation of how Part D might affect you or someone you care about.

Tune in to learn about the out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare's upcoming prescription drug benefit (Part D) and the extra help available for people with low incomes to meet these costs. In addition to this month's "Medicare Minutes" episode, check out our Medicare D-Coder for an easy translation of how Part D might affect you or someone you care about.

Tune in for some important things to know about Medicare Part D -- the upcoming Medicare Prescription Drug benefit which will start providing coverage for some prescription drugs on January 1, 2006.

Tune in to learn about a change to the Medicare Part B premium unlike any that has occurred before. For more information on this and other Medicare Part B issues, visit The Medicare Part B Benefit section of medicareadvocacy.org.

This month we look at the Medicare Part D Exceptions process; what an exception is, when it is needed, and how to get it. For more information on this process and other Part D appeals, see our recent Weekly Alert.

This month we look at the start of Medicare's prescription drug benefit and what you can do if you experience any problems getting your medications. For more details, see our recent Weekly Alert.