Medicare Minutes http://fairmedicare.podbean.com Useful Information about Medicare and Health Care Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:13:06 +0000 http://podbean.com/?v=3.2 en ©Matt Shepard 2003-2009 Nonprofit 1440 medicare,advocacy,reform,part,d,CMS,CMA,medicaid,health,care,disabilities,insurance,prescription,drugs,coverage "Medicare Minutes" is a podcast connected to FairMedicare.org, an initative of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. From understanding Medicare Part D to learning how you can increase access to coverage and excellent health care for elders, people with chron "Medicare Minutes" is a podcast connected to FairMedicare.org, an initative of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. From understanding Medicare Part D to learning how you can increase access to coverage and excellent health care for elders, people with chronic conditions, and people with disabilities, "Medicare Minutes" will provide you with highest quality analysis, education and information in regular podcasts. Visit us on the Web at www.FairMedicare.org Center for Medicare Advocacy No no http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/mf/web/6fdgdh/FavIcon.jpg Medicare Minutes http://fairmedicare.podbean.com 144 144 ©Matt Shepard 2003-2009medicare,advocacy,reform,part,d,CMS,CMA,medicaid,health,care,disabilities,insurance,prescription,drugs,coverageGovernment & Organizations/Non-ProfitHealthNews & Politicsinfo@fairmedicare.orgCenter for Medicare Advocacy"Medicare Minutes" is a podcast connected to FairMedicare.org, an initative of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Medicare Minutes November, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CenterForMedicareAdvocacy/~3/hIYqtcOZl24/ http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/11/09/medicare-minutes-november-2009/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:09:49 +0000 info@fairmedicare.org (Center for Medicare Advocacy) Private Medicare plans http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/11/09/medicare-minutes-november-2009/ When Medicare Advantage Plans Do Not Renew Their Contracts

This month on Medicare Minutes we offer advice to those beneficiaries whose private Medicare plans have chosen to leave the Medicare market.  We discuss what these individuals need to do, and the rights they have.

For more on Private Medicare plans, see our “Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform)” page.

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]]> http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/10/09/medicare-minutes-october-2009-medicare-enrollment-periods/feed/ On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will explian the upcoming Medicare enrollment periods. On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will explian the upcoming Medicare enrollment periods. medicare enrollment, Matt Shepard Clean No http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/10/09/medicare-minutes-october-2009-medicare-enrollment-periods/ Medicare Minutes, September 2009 - the Myth of Medicare Cost Shifting, and Facts on Private Profits http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CenterForMedicareAdvocacy/~3/QG7K5bvMqz8/ http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/09/25/medicare-minutes-september-2009-the-myth-of-medicare-cost-shifting-and-facts-on-private-profits/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 19:22:41 +0000 info@fairmedicare.org (Center for Medicare Advocacy) health care reform http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/09/25/medicare-minutes-092009-the-myth-of-medicare-cost-shifting-and-the-facts-on-private-profits/ On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will examine the myth of so-called “cost shifting” in Medicare, one of the arguments being used to denounce calls for a public plan option in health care reform.

to read more on Medicare and health care reform, visit our Privatization and Occasional Reform page. Or you can speak out in favor of a public option at medicareworks.org.

]]> http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/09/25/medicare-minutes-september-2009-the-myth-of-medicare-cost-shifting-and-facts-on-private-profits/feed/ On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will examine the myth of so-called "cost shifting" in Medicare, one of the arguments being used to denounce calls ... On this edition of Medicare Minutes, we will examine the myth of so-called "cost shifting" in Medicare, one of the arguments being used to denounce calls for a public plan option in health care reform. to read more on Medicare and health care reform, visit our Privatization and Occasional Reform page. Or you can speak out in favor of a public option at medicareworks.org. health care reform, Matt Shepard Clean No http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/09/25/medicare-minutes-september-2009-the-myth-of-medicare-cost-shifting-and-facts-on-private-profits/ Medicare Minutes, August, 2009 - The Indispensible Dozen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CenterForMedicareAdvocacy/~3/xF84jb4NyjI/ http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/08/17/medicare-minutes-august-2009-the-indispensible-dozen/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:34:08 +0000 info@fairmedicare.org (Center for Medicare Advocacy) health care reform http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/08/17/medicare-minutes-august-2009-the-indispensible-dozen/ The President made it clear that the country needs health care reform now – this year. For the health of the people and the economy. This month on Medicare minutes we discuss essential elements for real reform.

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]]> http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/08/17/medicare-minutes-august-2009-the-indispensible-dozen/feed/ The President made it clear that the country needs health care reform now – this year. For the health of the people and the economy. ... The President made it clear that the country needs health care reform now – this year. For the health of the people and the economy. This month on Medicare minutes we discuss essential elements for real reform. For more on Medicare reform, visit our Medicare Privatization (and Occasional Reform) page. health care reform, Matt Shepard Clean No http://fairmedicare.podbean.com/2009/08/17/medicare-minutes-august-2009-the-indispensible-dozen/ Center for Medicare Advocacynonadult"Medicare Minutes" is a podcast connected to FairMedicare.org, an initative of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. From understanding Medicare Part D to learning how you can increase access to coverage and excellent health care for elders, people with chron