[Quietcars] Of interest to Medicare recippients: medicare brochure

[michael townsend]

Of interest to those who're receiving Medicare assistance for healthcare
coverage.

Mike T

  

Subject: Subject: CMS Mailing to All Beneficiaries: Medicare and the New
Health Law What it Means for You Please circulate widely.
"Medicare and the New Health Law - What it Means for You"
Starting tomorrow and throughout this week, Medicare beneficiaries across
the country should begin receiving copies of a brochure "Medicare and the
New Health Law - What it Means for You" in their mailboxes. The mailing from
CMS outlines key provisions of the Affordable Care Act for people with
Medicare as well as members of their families. The mailing is being sent in
both English and Spanish.
Because Medicare is a trusted resource for beneficiaries and their family
members, the mailing encourages them to log on to www.medicare.gov or call
1-800-MEDICARE to get their questions about Medicare or the Affordable Care
Act answered and reminds them to be on the alert for possible scams.
The first benefit that many people with Medicare will receive as a result of
the passage of the new law is a one-time check for $250, if they enter the
Part D donut hole and are not eligible for Medicare Extra Help. Beginning
next year, the Affordable Care Act ensures that Medicare beneficiaries will
get free preventive care services like colorectal cancer screening and
mammograms, in addition to a free annual wellness visit. The law also
includes new tools to help fight fraud by helping Medicare crack down on
criminals who are seeking to scam seniors and steal taxpayer dollars.
The brochures can also be found at:
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11467.pdf (English) and
http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/11467_S.pdf (Spanish).
Please share this information with your members, partners and constituents.
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