Medicare has been paying for many men's Viagra and erectile dysfunction drugs. While the prescription drug benefit in Medicare pays for many different drugs and medications, it does not pay for all medicines that may be prescribed by a doctor. Apparently, since 2007, ED drugs were not covered under the Part D prescription plans, unless they were prescribed for certain medical conditions. In many cases, Medicare incorrectly paid for millions of dollars for Viagra and other ED erectile dysfunction drugs.
Medicare Paid for Viagra and ED Drugs Incorrectly
Per the news reports, apparently prescriptions have been paid under the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan system that should not have been paid for. The overpayments or incorrect payments is estimated at over $3 million dollars.
Resources:
Medicare Incorrectly paid for Viagra and other Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
• blogs.wsj.com/health/2011/03/15/medicare-incorrectly-paid-for-viagra-and-other-erectile-dysfunction-drugs/
• thehill.com/blogs/healthwatch/medicare/149245-report-medicare-paid-31-million-for-viagra-ed-drugs
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
Florida KidCare health insurance
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| Child Health Insurance You Can Afford |
Through Florida KidCare, the state of Florida offers health insurance for children from birth through age 18, even if one or both parents are working. It includes four different parts. When you apply for the insurance, Florida KidCare will check which part your child may qualify for based on age and family income.
- MEDIKIDS: children ages 1 through 4.
- HEALTHY KIDS: children ages 5 through 18.
- CHILDREN’S MEDICAL SERVICES NETWORK: children birth through 18 who have special health care needs.
- MEDICAID: children birth through 18. A child who has other health insurance may still qualify for Medicaid.
Some of the services Florida KidCare covers are:
- Doctor visits
- Check-ups and shots
- Hospital
- Surgery
- Prescriptions
- Emergencies
- Vision and hearing
- Dental
- Mental health
Follow this link for information on eligibility and cost.
There are several ways to apply for Florida KidCare:
- Apply online or
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