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November 2001 Essma
The Medicare Toll-free Telephone Line Do you have a question about your Medicare benefits? Improper Payments May Be Costing You Medicare Part B premiums are increasing to $54 per month for 2002. Medicare expenditures increased about 10% for the government fiscal year that ended September 30, 2001 HMOs Drop More Medicare Enrollees About 536,000 Medicare enrollees are looking for a new health plan. Dear Leonard: Saying 'No' Isn't Always Enough I'm 66 and living alone. I've been doing quite well handling the many chores to maintain my property. Last month a man rang my doorbell and told me that my trees and hedges needed to be cut back. Commission's Guiding Principles Raise Questions Government commissions have a way of steering their work to certain conclusions. Congress Puts Off Action on Prescription Drug Benefit Congress has postponed action on adding a prescription drug benefit to Medicare until 2002. Social Security & Medicare Questions: How Do You Enroll In Medicare Past The Age of 65? Q: My husband didn't get Medicare when he turned 65. He is now 78 and applied for Medicare last March and again in May of 2000. To date he has not been put on. Is there someone he can contact at the local Social Security Administration or is there something else we can do? Important Cost Information Missing From Medicare Materials October 29, 2001: About 536,000 Medicare HMO members are losing their health plans December 31st. Congressional Corner from Representative Bernie Sanders: The Realities of Adding a Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit There is a simple economic reality to adding a prescription drug benefit to Medicare. TSCL Presents Testimony to Social Security Commission The final report of the President's Commission on Social Security is due next spring. COLAs 2.6% While Health Insurance Climbs 15% Health insurance premium increases for 2002 are likely to make jaws drop.
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