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Ambulance Services - CMS Ambulance Open Door Forum
- (posted 05/03/07)
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Ambulance Services - CMS Ambulance Service Center
- (posted 05/14/07)
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Ambulance Services - Medicare Benefit Policy Manual-IOM 100-02, Chapter 10
- (posted 05/03/07)
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Ambulance Services - Medicare Claims Processing Manual-IOM 100-04, Chapter 15
- (posted 05/03/07)
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CMS - Revised HHABN
- (posted 02/22/06)
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Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS)
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Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Home Study page
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information for Providers
- (posted 09/29/05)
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Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Information for Providers
- Updated 03/08/06
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Medicare Remittance Easy Print (MREP) Software
- (updated 05/22/06)
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Medlearn Prescription Drug Coverage
- (updated 12/15/05)
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National Provider Identifier
- (updated 01/25/06)
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NPI news for Fee-For-Service (FFS) Medicare providers
- Announcing the redesigned CMS web page dedicated to providing all the latest NPI news for health care providers! This page also contains a section for Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) providers with helpful information on the Medicare NPI implementation. A new fact sheet with answers to questions that health care providers may have regarding the NPI is now available on the web page; bookmark this page as new information and resources will continue to be posted.
(updated 01/25/06)
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Remittance Advice Guide
- (updated 12/12/06)
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Working with Plan Formularies: Transition Supplies, Prior Authorization, Quantity Limits, Step Therapy, and Exceptions
- Working with Plan Formularies: Transition Supplies, Prior Authorization, Quantity Limits, Step Therapy, and Exceptions
Posted 03/08/06
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Connecticut - Dept of Social Services/Elderly Services Division
- A site designed to help seniors and professionals learn about the different programs and services offered by the Department of Social Services, Elderly Services Division. Connecticut's Elderly Services Division is committed to serving seniors by supporting and promoting programs that serve the growing needs of the aging community in all five regions of Connecticut.
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Maine - Prescription Drug Programs
- The Maine Low Cost Drug Program for the Elderly and Disabled and Maine Rx Plus
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Maine - Bureau of Elder and Adult Services
- Promote programs and services for older adults, their families and for people with disabilities.
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Maine - Rx Care for ME
- Collaboration of concerned individuals and organizations joining America's pharmaceutical companies to improve health care access for the citizens of Maine.
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Maine - Senior Citizen Resources
- Links to Online Services, Health Care, Resources for the Elderly, Aging Veterans, Programs for Seniors, Legal Resources, Education & Recreation, Retirement.
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Massachusetts - Coastline Elderly Services
- Website for Mass SHINE (Serving Health Information Needs for Elders) - volunteer organization to assist seniors with health benefits and coverage.
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Massachusetts - Elder Affairs
- The information provided on this website is designed to assist elders and their families with answers to questions about services and opportunities available to seniors and their caregivers in Massachusetts. On this website, you can obtain information on caring for an aging parent, securing help for an elderly neighbor, getting nutritious meals delivered to a senior's home, getting help parenting a grandchild, or learning more about prescription drug programs for elders.
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Massachusetts - Long Term Care
- A source of consumer information for people making a long term health care decision for themselves or loved ones.
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MassHealth
- The FAQ’s are especially helpful.
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New Hampshire - Dept of Health and Human Services
- Variety of social and long-term supports to adults age 60 and older and to adults between the ages of 18 and 60 who have a chronic illness or disability.
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New Hampshire - Prescription Drug Assistance for Seniors
- Link to and phone number for NH Drug Assistance program
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New Hampshire Senior Resources
- Check ServiceLink under "Seniors – community-based resources" for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Vermont - Dept of Aging and Independent Living
- Click on "guide to services" for links including home care and prescription drug assistance.
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Vermont - Prescription Drug
- Vermont low cost Drug Program
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AARP
- AARP's own website page - many useful links (including Medicare.gov) in a user-friendly format for beneficiary reference
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AARP
- AARP's own website page - many useful links (including Medicare.gov) in a user-friendly format for beneficiary reference
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ALS Association
- Website for patients and their families dealing with Lou Gehrig's disease. The "Resources and Referral" link can prove helpful for support groups and care giving links
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Alzheimers Association
- Website for families of Alzheimer patients listing resources and support numbers.
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American Parkinson Disease Association
- website with valuable info for Parkinson's patients and their families. Check the "Download Booklets" button (you will need to provide name and address info) and the "information and Referral" button (for state by state support orgs)
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General Info
- useful site for overview of all drug programs - good FAQ's.
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Guides to Medical Terms
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Hospice Foundation of America
- helpful information concerning Hospice organizations, finding an agency, definitions and terms - includes accurate description of services Medicare would cover in a Hospice facility.
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Medicare Rights Organization
- independent not-for-profit non-government organization working for Medicare rights - excellent links for seniors giving their rights, coverage, etc - also interesting FAQ and monthly questions/consumer answers - lobbyist organization - also good support material on + Choice plans
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National Kidney Foundation
- Click on "NKF Affiliates" to find addresses, phone numbers and websites state by state
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National Senior Citizens Law Center
- Interesting site detailing current legal issues, many concerned with nursing homes and assisted living, in all 50 states.
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Nursing Home Info
- Website provided by an internet marketing firm - has nursing home lists by state - section on Financial Info has lengthy section on Medicare.
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Nursing Home Quality Issues
- Links to each state's Ombudsman for Nursing Home Care (site is National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home reform)
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Respite Locator Service
- Helps families and caregivers find respite services state by state.
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RX Assist
- Link to drug programs by state.
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Senior Resources
- Click on "State resources" link to get lists of state programs (phone numbers, contacts, etc.) for the entire country.
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Social Security Office Locator
- Check the field in the lower left hand corner of the first page of the website to get maps and local phone numbers for SSA offices - locates by zip code.
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Together RX
- Free prescription drug program sponsored by several drug companies, providing discounts on many drugs (income restrictions apply) - this is also linked from the AHS website under Bene FAQ's
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