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"Medicare Minutes" is a podcast from FairMedicare.org, an initiative of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Understand Medicare Part D/prescription drug coverage and learn how you can increase access to coverage and quality health care.
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Available Episodes (31)
This month on Medicare Minutes we have some tips to help make sure your home health services will be covered by Medicare. For a more detailed look at home health coverage and issues,...
Published: Thursday, 18 September 2008 18:46:05
Duration: 00:02:37
Size: 2.89 MB
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This month we discuss sources of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage - PDPs, MA-PDs,and more. Listen here to keep your acronyms straight. For more on Medicare Part D visit...
Published: Thursday, 28 August 2008 17:44:33
Duration: 00:06:35
Size: 7.25 MB
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The Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act was passed by the Congress on July 15, 2008 in an override of the President’s veto. This new law makes some important changes...
Published: Wednesday, 30 July 2008 13:21:53
Duration: 00:04:51
Size: 5.34 MB
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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...
Published: Wednesday, 18 June 2008 20:21:03
Duration: 00:06:39
Size: 7.32 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 15 May 2008 20:39:45
Duration: 00:07:28
Size: 8.22 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 24 April 2008 14:11:44
Duration: 00:05:35
Size: 6.15 MB
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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...
Published: Wednesday, 05 March 2008 17:03:30
Duration: 00:04:53
Size: 5.39 MB
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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...
Published: Tuesday, 12 February 2008 15:51:09
Duration: 00:03:30
Size: 3.87 MB
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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....
Published: Monday, 07 January 2008 18:28:41
Duration: 00:04:02
Size: 4.45 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 13 December 2007 14:53:45
Duration: 00:07:22
Size: 8.12 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 08 November 2007 19:56:31
Duration: 00:04:00
Size: 4.4 MB
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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...
Published: Monday, 22 October 2007 17:36:21
Duration: 00:06:42
Size: 7.39 MB
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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...
Published: Friday, 21 September 2007 17:41:53
Duration: 00:04:51
Size: 5.35 MB
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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
Published: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 19:54:35
Duration: 00:03:45
Size: 4.14 MB
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This month on Medicare Minutes we bring you the second part in our "Back to Basics" series with a discussion of Medicare coverage for home health services. For a more detailed look...
Published: Wednesday, 18 July 2007 18:38:08
Duration: 00:03:46
Size: 4.15 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 14 June 2007 15:23:40
Duration: 00:04:45
Size: 5.23 MB
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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...
Published: Friday, 04 May 2007 20:07:04
Duration: 00:05:05
Size: 5.6 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 05 April 2007 16:55:32
Duration: 00:04:47
Size: 5.27 MB
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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...
Published: Tuesday, 06 March 2007 18:37:04
Duration: 00:05:07
Size: 5.65 MB
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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 M
Published: Monday, 05 February 2007 19:16:26
Duration: 00:04:15
Size: 4.68 MB
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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...
Published: Tuesday, 02 January 2007 18:57:47
Duration: 00:03:51
Size: 4.24 MB
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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!
Published: Friday, 01 December 2006 14:33:01
Duration: 00:06:00
Size: 6.6 MB
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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...
Published: Tuesday, 31 October 2006 17:38:48
Duration: 00:03:44
Size: 4.11 MB
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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...
Published: Monday, 02 October 2006 14:40:26
Duration: 00:03:47
Size: 4.16 MB
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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...
Published: Wednesday, 06 September 2006 17:12:21
Duration: 00:02:37
Size: 2.9 MB
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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,...
Published: Monday, 06 March 2006 21:18:07
Duration: 00:03:50
Size: 4.23 MB
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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...
Published: Friday, 20 January 2006 18:31:21
Duration: 00:02:54
Size: 3.2 MB
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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...
Published: Friday, 09 December 2005 15:37:37
Duration: 00:02:42
Size: 2.99 MB
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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...
Published: Tuesday, 08 November 2005 15:04:34
Duration: 00:05:00
Size: 5.51 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 06 October 2005 19:41:52
Duration: 00:03:16
Size: 3.61 MB
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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...
Published: Thursday, 01 September 2005 21:21:51
Duration: 00:03:41
Size: 4.07 MB
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