Social Security Network

This web page is designed to provide hospitals, physicians, and ambulance providers with accurate information regarding the implementation of section 1011 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).

How Republican presidential candidates stand on Social Security
On its present course, the system would not be able to pay full benefits by the year 2041. Political leaders recognize a need to shore up the system’s long-term financing to keep it solvent for future generations.All leading Republicans support Bush’s proposal to allow workers to divert a portion of payroll taxes to stocks and [...]

Disaster Relief For Hurricane Katrina Evacuees In Texas

Administrator Speakes On Medicare Prescription Drug Assistance

Quarterly Provider Update – October 2005 Issue

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).

Marketing Rules For All Plans Offering Medicare Drug Coverage Issued

4 Responses to “Final Guidance Issued on MMA Section 1011: Emergency Health Services for Undocumented Aliens”