Candidates Soft On Medicare On The Trail
Aug 19th, 2008 · John McCain wants to revamp Medicare by charging wealthy beneficiaries more for prescription drugs. Barack Obama says he would negotiate for better rates for drugs.
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Jury to Decide Fate of 'Black Widows'
Apr 10th, 2008 · A Los Angeles jury hears closing arguments in the trial of two elderly women charged with murder in an insurance scam. The women, both in their seventies, were named as beneficiaries on policies held by homeless men who were killed by hit-and-run car accidents.
U.S. Targets Flow of Money to and from North Korea
Oct 19th, 2006 · A military response against North Korea is out of the question at the moment. But there may be a better way to deal with the country, impeding the country's finances. U.S. officials say that what Kim Jong-il lacks in dedication from generals and beneficiaries, he makes up for with a constant flow of luxury gifts.
Rocky Start for Medicare Drug Benefit
Jan 23rd, 2006 · Many of the enrollees in Medicare's new drug benefit now have better coverage for prescriptions. But for the poorest and most vulnerable, the first month of the program has been tough to navigate. Some beneficiaries are being overcharged, while others are missing from plan rolls.
North Dakota to Help Medicare Drug Beneficiaries
Jan 11th, 2006 · North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven discusses his decision to provide state aid for prescription drugs under the new Medicare plan. Hoeven was concerned that problems with the new system would force some people to forego their drugs. The state will pay for medicines for those affected by the change until Jan. 23.
Medicare Drug Program Goes Live
Dec 31st, 2005 · Medicare's new prescription drug program takes effect Sunday. People who have already signed up will begin paying monthly premiums. A look at five potential beneficiaries illustrates retirees' approach to the program.
Medicare to Swallow Medicaid Drug Benefit
Dec 30th, 2005 · Sunday marks the start of Medicare's new prescription drug benefit. The program is voluntary, but the Jan. 1 deadline is critical for 6.5 million of the poorest and most vulnerable beneficiaries. They are losing existing drug coverage provided by the Medicaid program.
Medicare Handbook Error May Cost Patients
Oct 6th, 2005 · The handbook Medicare is sending to 38 million households contains an error that may lead low-income beneficiaries to sign up for prescription drug plans they cannot afford. It was the first major glitch in the rollout of Medicare's new prescription drug benefit.
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