CMS Facilitates Access to Innovative Technology
In a ruling announced today by Administrator Mark B. McClellan, M.D., Ph.D., CMS clarified its payment rules to present beneficiaries with the choice to receive presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses (IOLs) that not only replace lens clouded by cataracts but also allows the eye to focus on near, intermediate, and far vision, minimizing the need for corrective lens.
Lower Your Costs During the Coverage Gap
This page will help you to learn 5 ways to lower your costs during the coverage gap.
Request for Applications for E-prescribing Pilot Released
40th Anniversary for Medicare and Medicaid
In 1965, the Social Security Act established both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare was a responsibility of the Social Security Administration (SSA), while Federal assistance to the State Medicaid programs was administered by the Social and Rehabilitation Service (SRS). SSA and SRS were agencies in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW). In 1977, the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) was created under HEW to effectively coordinate Medicare and Medicaid. In 1980 HEW was divided into the Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2001, HCFA was renamed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
What are some holiday fire prevention tips?
Each year during the holidays, fires injure thousands of people and cause millions of dollars of damage. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for some simple life-saving steps that you can take to ensure a safe and happy holiday.
What are some resources for caregivers?
This is National Family Caregivers Month. Visit the FAQ at USA.gov for resources, including information on Medicare and caring for people with special needs.
