Posts Tagged Insurance Information Program
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter The Mississippi Valley Fair is over and Senior Day was a success. It was great to see the members of Plus 60 Club, United Health, Mediacom, CASI, Quad-City Times, S.A.L.T. (Seniors And Law enforcement Together) and other groups that w...
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Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? Ask If You Have Medicare
Information provided by SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program Did you know that even if you stay in the hospital overnight, you might still be considered an outpatient? “We get calls and e-mails from Iowans on Medicare who stay in the hospital overnight, but are billed as outpatie...
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Social Security Important Partner When Making Medicare Decisions
Information provided by SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program The Social Security Administration is one of your most important partners when you are approaching Medicare eligibility or are enrolled in Medicare. Whenever you have questions about a change in your employment, disab...
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Health Care Reform & Medicare – What’s Ahead
Information from SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program The two health care reform laws signed into law March 2010 will lead to significant changes and opportunities for people on Medicare. “The regulations to implement these laws will be written over the next several years so deta...
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Medicare Supplement Changes Coming to Iowa June 1, 2010
Information from SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, approximately 15,500 Iowans could be eligible for Extra Help, which significantly reduces the costs of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. “Part D is st...
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Iowans on Medicare may save $3,900 on Prescription drugs
Information from SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program) According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, approximately 15,500 Iowans could be eligible for Extra Help, which significantly reduces the costs of Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. “Part D is starting...
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Iowa Launches New Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership Program
As of January 1, 2010, Iowa law allows long-term care insurance companies to sell “Partnership” plans. The “Partnership” is between insurance companies and the state Medicaid program. According to Kris Gross from the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), “P...
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Are You Ready for Medicare Part D 2010?
By Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) The new year is just around the corner and for people on Medicare the last two months leading up to 2010 are particularly important. “The Medicare Part D drug plans for next year were announced in October, and Iowans need to take a good loo...
