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Michigan Medicare; MI; Medicare Part D in Michigan

Michigan Medicare Coverage, Prescription Drug Plans
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Medicare Web Page: MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program) languages: English "MMAP’s Mission: To empower seniors and other people on Medicare to make educated health coverage decisions. Since 1984, MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program) has provided free education and personalized assistance to people with Medicare and Medicaid, their families and caregivers..."   more from MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program): Medicare Web Page Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (also known as Medicare Part D) languages: English Q and A about the Medicare Prescription Drug plans for seniors, as well as how you can get ready to take advantage of this new option. Medicare brochure or publication: Medigap Insurance Comparison Guide languages: English; 36 pages Although the coverage and details might be from 2005, there is a great quantity of valuable explanations about "What a Medigap policy is"; "Why you might want to buy a Medigap policy"; "When you can buy a Medigap policy"; and "Where to get more information" Medicare brochure or publication: Michigan 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 brochure or publication: Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Implementation: Complex Design Ensures Difficult Choices source:Michigan League for Human Services file size: 7 pg.   languages: English from the document: "In the very near future, senior citizens across Michigan and across the country will begin studying materials produced by the federal government and the pharmacy drug plans that were awarded contracts by the federal government to implement the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit..." Medicare Web Page: Medicare Part D Helpful Tips and Resources source:Michigan Pharmacists Association languages: English Tips for Avoiding Problems with Medicare Part D: Medicare Web Page: Michigan: 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 brochure or publication: The State Legislator’s Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage source:American Legislative Exchange Council file size: 28 pg.   languages: English Briefing document prepared for State legislators with costs, dates, State Pharmacy Assistance Programs, State Health Insurance Assistance Program issues, and other topics. brochure or publication: brochure or publication: Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D) Implementation: Complex Design Ensures Difficult Choices source:Michigan League for Human Services file size: 7 pg.   languages: English   Oct. 2005 from the document: "...For the first time in the history of the Medicare program, the cost and benefit coverage for an individual will be based on his/her income and assets." brochure or publication: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage facts source: University of Michigan Health System / MMAP (Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program), file size: 2 pg.   languages: English Fact sheet provides an overview of Michigan Medicare Supplemental Insurance. medicare brochure or publication: Medigap Insurance Comparison Guide (Michigan) source: Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program file size: 36 pg.   languages: English "...This workbook will tell you: ... What a Medigap policy is; ... Why you might want to buy a Medigap policy; ... When you can buy a Medigap policy; ... Where to get more information; .... How to choose a Medigap policy that provides the best policy you can afford; and .. How to choose a policy that best meets your need of reducing out-of-pocket health care costs..."   more from Michigan Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program: medicare web page The new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit languages: English "All people in Medicare need to learn how this new coverage will affect them. Here’s how you can get ready to take advantage of this new option. ...." medicare web page: Medicare Recipients Warned to Beware of Medicare Fraud and Identity Theft - CONSUMER ALERT source: Michigan Department of Attorney General , languages: English "The Attorney General provides Consumer Alerts to inform the public of unfair, misleading, or deceptive business practices, and to provide information and guidance on other issues of concern..." medicare web page: Medicare Advantage plans for 2007 source: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan languages: English Medicare 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: Landscape: 2007 Michigan 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 Michigan 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: Michigan Medicare Advantage, Cost Plans, and Demonstrations source:CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES file size:30 pg.   languages: English "Michigan 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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