Medicare & Medicaid Benefits, 2013 Edition by Jenny M. Burke, Danielle H. Capilla, Paul Clark, Michelle Oxman, Geri Szuberla, Suzanne Szymonik List Price: $25.55   Eligible for Free Standard Shipping on U.S. Prepaid Orders Imprint: Aspen Publishers ISBN: 9780808034025 Journal: 79 pages Publication Cycle: Published annually Last Updated: 2/21/2013 Available: Item ships in 3-5 Business Days

Medicare and Medicaid Benefits provides concise easy-to-read descriptions of the Medicare and Medicaid federal health insurance programs for the aged, disabled and indigent. It includes legislative changes that affect all parts of Medicare, including Medicare Advantage and the prescription drug benefit. Updates to this edition include: Medicare and Medicaid program highlights for 2013, including PPACA changes Medicare deductibles and copayments for 2013 Medicaid eligibility and covered services Changes to enrollment in new 5-star Medicare Advantage and prescription drug plans explained Chapter I--The Medicare Program Medicare: In General Services Covered--Part A Part A Coverage Limitations Services Covered--Part B Exclusions from Coverage Rules for Payment of Benefits Beneficiary Costs and Appeals Medigap Supplemental Plans Chapter II--Medicare Advantage Medicare Part C Choosing a Plan Eligibility Enrollment Medicare Advantage Plan Costs Beneficiary Protections Access to Services Grievances and Appeals Medigap Policies Other Program Rules Prescription Drug Coverage Chapter III--Prescription Drug Plans The Prescription Drug Benefit Eligibility Enrollment Choosing a Prescription Drug Plan Commencement of Part D Coverage Premiums, Deductibles, and Copayments Subsidies for Low-Income Individuals Chapter IV--The Medicaid Program Medicaid: In General Eligibility Groups Covered Services Allowable Income and Resources Nursing Facility Care Spousal Impoverishment Transfer of Assets Trusts Annuities, Life Estates and Loans Long-Term Care Planning Programs Related to Medicaid Liens and Recoveries Prescription Drug Benefit