Medicare

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Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2003
Republicans introduced a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to the senate for 2003.

Medicare Preventive Benefits
Medicare helps pay for some benefits that prevent and detect disease.

Medicare Basics
Information about the Medicare program, a feaderal health care insurance program for people over the age of 65 and the disabled.

EEOC Rule on Retirement Health Benefits
News story about a rule issued by the EEOC that could cause many retirees to lose employer provided health care benefits that act to supplement Medicare, including prescription drug coverage.

Medicare In Crisis
Information on the Medicare financial crisis that is looming according to a report from the Medicare Trust Fund.

Discount Drug Cards - Is It Enough?
Information about a proposal from President bush for discount cards for medications for seniors.

Discount Card from Medicare
Information and quick facts about the discount drug cards for Medicare that will be available in 2004. This is the first benefit available under the controversial Medicare reform bill passed into law in late 2003.

HIPAA - What It Means To You
Information about HIPAA health information privacy rule enacted by congress to protect patient privacy and prevent misuse of medical information.