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Louisiana Medicare Information  

Medicare Web Page: Medicare Savings - Frequently Asked Questions source:Louisiana Medicare Savings Program - Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals languages: English "What is the Medicare Savings Program? - Do I have Medicare Part A? - What are the income and resource limits and benefits for each program in the Medicare Savings Program? - What are resources? - How do I apply for the Medicare Savings Program? - Where can I call for help with the Medicare Savings Program? ..." Medicare Web Page: Who We Are source:LouisianaSenioRx languages: English "LouisianaSenioRx.org is a program that connects qualified, low-income people with discount prescription drugs, direct from the pharmaceutical manufacturer..." Medicare Web Page: Medicare Clarifies Stand On Louisiana Enrollments For Prescription Drug Benefit source:Louisiana Answers languages: English (press release, May 2006) "...The Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services has clarified its position on enrollment dates and penalties for seniors in Louisiana who enroll in Medicare Part D, announced Alan Heumann, Director, Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program..." brochure or publication: Medicare Supplement Comparison Guide source:Louisiana Department of Insurance file size: 75 pg.   languages: English "...This guide is designed to assist you in selecting a Medicare supplement insurance policy..."   more from Louisiana Department of Insurance: Medicare Web Page: What is SHIIP? (Louisiana) 2 pages; languages: English "...SHIIP is a program funded by a grant from the Health Care Financing Administration, implemented April 1993 by Insurance Commissioner James H. "Jim" Brown to provide counseling and assistance to seniors who need health insurance information..." Medicare Web Page: Medicare HMO - To HMO or Not to HMO? That is the Question languages: English " For Most Seniors, Medicare Alone is not Enough..." Medicare brochure or publication: Medicare Comparison Chart (Louisiana) 1 page; languages: English "Use this chart to compare your Medicare options..." Medicare brochure or publication: Louisiana Medicare Drug Plan Ratings source:AARP file size:5 pg.  languages: English "...This AARP rating tool contains information about “stand-alone” Medicare plans in your state that cover only prescription drugs...." Medicare Web Page: Louisiana: Medicare Hospital Payments source:Kaiser Family Foundation / statehealthfacts.org languages: English Range of Medicare Payments (Low-25th Percentile/High-75th Percentile) for Top Five Elective Inpatient Hospital Procedures, FY2005 Medicare Web Page: What Medicare Covers & How Much You Will Pay source:Medicare Rights Center languages: English   Charts of premiums, deductables, and other information for medicare coverage under Part A, Part B, and Part D Medicaid brochure or publication: A Consumer's Guide to Getting and Keeping Health Insurance in Louisiana source:healthinsuranceinfo.net file size: 40pg.   languages: English from GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE. As a resident of Louisiana, you have rights under federal and state law that will protect you when you seek to buy, keep, or switch your health insurance, even if you have a serious health condition. This guide describes your protections as a resident of Louisiana. Medicare brochure or publication: State Pharmacy Listing - Aetna Medicare RxSM Plans - Louisiana State Aetna Medicare Medicaid brochure or publication: Your Medicare Rights and Protections source: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 44pp   languages: English Fairly detailed explanations and descriptions about your Medicare rights and protections. Medicare brochure or publication: Lanscape: 2007 Louisiana Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services file size:3 pg.   languages: English  date:2007 Louisiana 2007 Medicare Part D Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans. Data as of September 12, 2006. Includes all contracts/plans regardless of 2007 approval status. Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded." Medicare brochure or publication: Landscape: Louisiana Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:22 pg.   languages: English "Louisiana 2007 Medicare Advantage, Cost, and Demonstration Plans. Data as of September 29, 2006. Includes all contracts/plans regardless of 2007 approval status. PACE, Special Needs Plans, and Employer sponsored plans (800 series) are excluded."

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Medicare prescription drug coverage plans offered in Louisiana: 

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