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Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook: 2011 provides convenient access to up-to-date enrollment data so you can easily evaluate market share, make plan-by-plan or state-by-state comparisons, identify opportunities and develop strategies. It includes current statistics on:*MA, Medicare managed care, Medicare Part D and managed Medicaid enrollment*Medicare eligibles by state, market penetration by state and by region*Enrollees by type of product including Part D, Special Needs Plans, HMO, local PPO, regional PPO, PFFS and others*Directories of MA, Medicaid plans and Part D plans with contact information*MA and Medicaid plans financial trends
The completely updated Managed Medicare and Medicaid Factbook: 2011 also includes new coverage of these hot topics:*Costs, premiums, rate cuts and profitability;*Star ratings, quality bonuses and ACO alliances;*State initiatives in Medicaid; and*Marketing regulations and bid strategies, along with other challenges such as meaningful differences, rate cuts, RADV audits, RACs and data reporting requirements.
You can have all of this information at your fingertips no need to contact 50 different Medicaid agencies, scour through the convoluted CMS website, or cut and paste to get data into a format that lets you compare apples to apples. Our experts have compiled the most relevant and timely facts for you and presented them in a way that provides one, easy-to-access resource of the managed Medicare and Medicaid data you need to develop sound strategies for 2012 and beyond.
Table of ContentsCh 1: MA Market Developments*MA Market Expansions*Mergers and Acquisitions*Private-Fee-for-Service Plans*Special Needs Plans*Alliances With ACOsCh 2: Strategies and Challenges for Marketing MA and Part D Plans*2011 Enrollment Season*Regulation and Enforcement of Marketing Rules*Product Development and Benefit Design*Marketing AlliancesCh 3: Bid Submissions, Evaluations and Denials*Meaningful Differences Among Products*Bid Strategies, Challenges and Results*Bid Denials and ViolationsCh 4: Medicare and Medicaid Plans Financial Performance*MA Financial Trends*MA Financial Results*Medicaid Plans Financial Results*Stock Performance*Leadership Changes at Medicare and Medicaid PlansCh 5: Costs and Premiums for MA and Part D*Payment Rate Cuts*Rising Premiums*Cost SavingsCh 6: MA Plan Audits*Data Validation*RADVCh 7: New MA Data Reporting Requirements*Regulatory Burdens*RACs*Encounter Data ReportingCh 8: MA Star Ratings and Other Quality Initiatives*Criteria and Measures for Quality Ratings*Quality Bonuses*Flagging Poor Performers*NCQA RankingsCh 9: Medicare Managed Care Enrollment Trends and Market Share DataCh 10: Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Data*Enrollment Data*Federal Retiree Drug Subsidy*Low-Income Subsidy*Directory of PDPs Sorted by Parent OrganizationCh 11: Regional Managed Medicare Marketplace DataCh 12: MA Plan Directory*MA, Cost, PACE and Demonstration PlansCh 13: Dir. of Federal and Regional Medicare RegulatorsCh 14: Managed Medicaid Business Strategies and Developments*Medicaid Plans Expansion*Contract Decisions*Mergers and Acquisitions*Payment Rate Changes*Legal ConflictsCh 15: Managed Medicaid Developments in States*State Initiatives*States With Implemented Medicaid 1115 Waiver ProgramsCh 16: Managed Medicaid Enrollment and Market Share Data*Managed Medicaid Enrollment Data*Managed Medicaid Market Share DataCh 17: Dir. of Medicaid PlansCh 18: Directories of State Medicaid Regulators
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Scrutinized for accuracy by AARP’s legal specialists, and completely up-to-date, this indispensable volume covers every aspect of planning an estate and creating a will. A crash course in one handy volume, the book walks readers through the entire process, from understanding the distinction between probate and nonprobate property to delegating a durable power of attorney, and from resolving possible tax issues ahead of time to safeguarding your assets.
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• Comparisons of wills and simple living trusts.
• Advice on guardianship and advanced medical directives.
• Explanations of the role and powers of a trustee and what steps to take in the case of suspected misconduct.
• A primer on marshaling and protecting retirement assets.
• Help in planning for children with disabilities.
• A primer on marshaling and protecting retirement assets.
• Help in planning for children with disabilities.
• Ideas for making sure your money stays in the family in case a spouse remarries; and much, much more.
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It is estimated that five out of ten people turning 67 will use a nursing home at some point in their lives and many will need home care and other related services as well About two-thirds of people in nursing homes have no living relatives. And about 70 percent of all nursing home patients are women. Nursing home costs are estimated to be ,000 in 2009, which would economically devastate most families. The federal government will not be helping either, unless you are without any assets, Medicare will cover you for a maximum of 100 days, but there are no social security benefits to cover any of these expenses. The only program that can assist you is Medicaid, but the catch is you must qualify. You can protect yourself from Medicaid nursing home costs by taking action now while you still have your health; the key is in the planning, which this new, groundbreaking book will assist you with. On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed a law called the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. This law makes sweeping changes to the ability of seniors to transfer (gift) assets to their children and grandchildren. The information you use must be up to date. You will learn all the LEGAL means to protect your assets: The Federal Spousal Impoverishment Act, Medicaid trusts, including what they are and how to use them, and Medicare supplemental insurance. You also will become knowledgeable about asset protection strategies, annuities, long-term care insurance, wills, assets, settlement costs, executors and trustees, life insurance, living trusts, living wills, durable power of attorney, catastrophic illness, potential long-term care needs, marital deductions, types of trusts, federal and state exemptions, irrevocable life insurance trusts, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, charitable remainder trusts, 529 plans, health care proxies, power of attorney, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, and tax deferred accounts. In addition, you will learn how to legally and properly transfer assets and how to exempt the value of your principal residence. Through proper planning, much of your assets can be preserved within the family. This new book will guide you through the complex state and federal rules that are required for successful asset and income protection planning. Many books on asset protection indicate that you do not need the services of an attorney, but we highly recommend that you hire an attorney who is well-versed in this area to assist you. What this book will do is explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of asset protection to the layperson so that when you meet with a qualified attorney you will be well prepared, versed in the language, and ready to discuss issues and strategies, saving time, legal fees, and ensuring peace of mind. Get started today with the help of this new book.It is estimated that five out of ten people turning 67 will use a nursing home at some point in their lives and many will need home care and other related services as well About two-thirds of people in nursing homes have no living relatives. And about 70 percent of all nursing home patients are women. Nursing home costs are estimated to be ,000 in 2009, which would economically devastate most families. The federal government will not be helping either, unless you are without any assets, Medicare will cover you for a maximum of 100 days, but there are no social security benefits to cover any of these expenses. The only program that can assist you is Medicaid, but the catch is you must qualify. You can protect yourself from Medicaid nursing home costs by taking action now while you still have your health; the key is in the planning, which this new, groundbreaking book will assist you with. On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed a law called the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. This law makes sweeping changes to the ability of seniors to transfer (gift) assets to their children and grandchildren. The information you use must be up to date. You will learn all the LEGAL means to protect your assets: The Federal Spousal Impoverishment Act, Medicaid trusts, including what they are and how to use them, and Medicare supplemental insurance. You also will become knowledgeable about asset protection strategies, annuities, long-term care insurance, wills, assets, settlement costs, executors and trustees, life insurance, living trusts, living wills, durable power of attorney, catastrophic illness, potential long-term care needs, marital deductions, types of trusts, federal and state exemptions, irrevocable life insurance trusts, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, charitable remainder trusts, 529 plans, health care proxies, power of attorney, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, and tax deferred accounts. In addition, you will learn how to legally and properly transfer assets and how to exempt the value of your principal residence. Through proper planning, much of your assets can be preserved within the family. This new book will guide you through the complex state and federal rules that are required for successful asset and income protection planning. Many books on asset protection indicate that you do not need the services of an attorney, but we highly recommend that you hire an attorney who is well-versed in this area to assist you. What this book will do is explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of asset protection to the layperson so that when you meet with a qualified attorney you will be well prepared, versed in the language, and ready to discuss issues and strategies, saving time, legal fees, and ensuring peace of mind. Get started today with the help of this new book.
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This book offers the most up-to-date, expert information on the full spectrum of pension and benefit topics — from an easy-to-understand explanation of ERISA and other laws regulating employee benefits plans to detailed descriptions and definitions of private retirement and welfare plans as well as public programs, such as Social Security and Medicare.
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Posted by admin on July 17, 2011 · Leave a Comment
It is estimated that five out of ten people turning 67 will use a nursing home at some point in their lives and many will need home care and other related services as well About two-thirds of people in nursing homes have no living relatives. And about 70 percent of all nursing home patients are women. Nursing home costs are estimated to be ,000 in 2009, which would economically devastate most families. The federal government will not be helping either, unless you are without any assets, Medicare will cover you for a maximum of 100 days, but there are no social security benefits to cover any of these expenses. The only program that can assist you is Medicaid, but the catch is you must qualify. You can protect yourself from Medicaid nursing home costs by taking action now while you still have your health; the key is in the planning, which this new, groundbreaking book will assist you with. On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed a law called the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. This law makes sweeping changes to the ability of seniors to transfer (gift) assets to their children and grandchildren. The information you use must be up to date. You will learn all the LEGAL means to protect your assets: The Federal Spousal Impoverishment Act, Medicaid trusts, including what they are and how to use them, and Medicare supplemental insurance. You also will become knowledgeable about asset protection strategies, annuities, long-term care insurance, wills, assets, settlement costs, executors and trustees, life insurance, living trusts, living wills, durable power of attorney, catastrophic illness, potential long-term care needs, marital deductions, types of trusts, federal and state exemptions, irrevocable life insurance trusts, gift splitting, survivorship deeds, charitable remainder trusts, 529 plans, health care proxies, power of attorney, gift tax issues, generation skipping transfer tax, and tax deferred accounts. In addition, you will learn how to legally and properly transfer assets and how to exempt the value of your principal residence. Through proper planning, much of your assets can be preserved within the family. This new book will guide you through the complex state and federal rules that are required for successful asset and income protection planning. Many books on asset protection indicate that you do not need the services of an attorney, but we highly recommend that you hire an attorney who is well-versed in this area to assist you. What this book will do is explain the complicated issues, terminology, and planning strategies of asset protection to the layperson so that when you meet with a qualified attorney you will be well prepared, versed in the language, and ready to discuss issues and strategies, saving time, legal fees, and ensuring peace of mind. Get started today with the help of this new book.
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