Did You Know?
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Did You Know There is No Cure for the Common Cold?
Colds are most common in late winter and early spring, and affect just about everyone. Here are a few tips on what to look out for and what you can do to keep one away this year.
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How to Handle an Injury Relating to Cold Temperatures
Injuries from cold exposure can develop quickly. These injuries are not limited to the outdoors. They can develop if time is spent in buildings that are not well-heated.
Health Care Reform News and Events
Health Care Reform and Medicare Key Changes
Medicare Advantage
- Focus on Quality
- New Enrollment Period
Prescripiton Drugs
- Discount on Brand Name Drugs
- Closing the Coverage Gap
Prescription Drug Plans
2010
- Part D enrollees with any spending in the coverage gap will receive $250 rebate
- By 2020 gap will disappear (between $2,830 and $6,440)
2011
- Enrollees with any spending in the gap will receive 50% discount on brand name drugs
- Beginning of phase-in of Medicare coverage for generics in the gap
- By 2015, 65% brand, 45% generic
New 2011 Enrollment Schedule
Annual Enrollemnt Period (AEP)
11/15/2011--12/7/2011
- Medicare eligible allowed to move freely from traditional Medicare and Medicare Supplements to a Medicare Advantage plan
Drop Period (Annual Disenrollement Period)
1/11/2012--2/14/2012
- Medicare Advantage enrollees may leave a Medicare Advantage plan and return to traditional Medicare only
Lock In Period
2/15/2012-- 10/14/2012
- During the Lock-in period you cannot change from one 2011 Medicare Plan to another unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period
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