[Nfbmo] BP-Part D problems

[Eugene S Coulter]

Actually, the law has always said that FSD obtain what they call 
"collateral" contact information. This is not just for financial information 
but also so they can ask if you are still a resident of Missouri and whether 
or not you are working. In the case of Food Stamps and Temporary Assistance 
for Needy Families they can also ask who is in the home among other 
intrusive stuff. It is a bogus part of the form as what friend is going to 
snitch on another friend. The only time I had anyone tell me something 
useful is when friends had a major fight but that was rare. In the last few 
years I worked there policy was ignored as there just isn't enough time to 
call people and sometimes have to try 3 or 4 times before getting the 
information.
So, my guess is that  with this in mind Bryan is correct in that workers 
know it is a waste of precious time so most of them are saying don't worry 
about it. However, if you don't list the "collateral contacts" FSD can send 
you a request for information demanding them if a caseworker has a bit of 
time on their hands (not likely) This is more likely in a very small county 
or with a particular worker in the KC area.
Gene
-----Original Message----- 
From: Bryan Schulz via Nfbmo
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 10:49 PM
To: Eugene S Coulter ; NFB of Missouri Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Nfbmo] BP-Part D problems

hi,

the form to continue receiving blind pension this year has a line asking for
two people outside of your family that can confirm your answers about your
finances.
you can write n/a and explain that you don't share your financial info with
people not directly related to you.
Bryan Schulz


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eugene S Coulter via Nfbmo" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
To: "NFB of Missouri Mailing List" <nfbmo at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, January 16, 2015 2:24 PM
Subject: [Nfbmo] BP-Part D problems


> Two problems have come to my attention regarding BP cases that have 
> converted to Part D Medicare for drug coverage.
> First, some folks have had a premium deducted from their January Social 
> Security Checks. This should not happen and results from recipients 
> checking one box incorrectly on the application form. If you had a Part D 
> premium deducted from your Social Security check call the health plan and 
> request that they refund the premium and change  it so that you are 
> billed. Explain that the State of Missouri will be paying the premium. 
> They may send you a payment book but do not pay the premiums. Of course, 
> you are still responsible for paying the Part B premium which is already 
> deducted from your Social Security usually $104.90.
> Second, When some pharmacies added folks to Part D plans they made an 
> error and changed the MO HealthNet coverage to MO Rx which results in 
> higher copayments. No covered drug should have a copay of more than $2.00 
> just as before the changes. So, check your receipts and make sure you are 
> not being overcharged. If so, talk to the pharmacy and tell them to make 
> sure that you are on regular fee for service MO Healthnet  and you 
> understand that copays should not exceed the $2.00 allowed. They should 
> refund or credit you the difference.
> On another related note lots of folks have gotten notices that they are 
> subject to a L E P or Late Enrollment Penalty. Mo HealthNet is working 
> with all six plans to resolve this problem as  they do not wish to incur 
> the costs themselves. Of course, if any of us would ever not need BP 
> anymore because of something like an inheritance we would then be paying 
> the higher premium. Mo HealthNet assures me that these problems will be 
> resolved.
> Gene Coulter
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