Medicare premium and donut hole details after May 15
The article explains a $32 monthly average premium for Medicare enrollees after May 15 with drug co-pays varying by plan. It outlines the standard plan deductible of $250, Medicare covering 75 percent up to $2,250, a donut hole from $2,250 to $5,100, and 95 percent coverage beyond. Low income singles and couples may pay no premium or deductible. It notes help available via Heritage or SHNP and online plan finders, and mentions a 1 percent premium increase for late signups.
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Medicare
Linda Dearinger
Efede Fk Oe
FamilyTalk
Delaware Valley Cellular Corp
SBC
Apple
iTunes
Cingular Wireless
Medicare enrollment tips and penalties for Iowa residents
Area beneficiaries can get help choosing plans from Heritage Area Agency on Aging at 319 398 5559 or SHIIP at 800 351 4664. Enrollment by Nov 15 2006 avoids a 7 percent penalty. Allan Thoms Cedar Rapids veteran notes the value of coverage like home insurance.
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Allan Thoms
Cedar Rapids
Thoms
Iowa Utilities Board
Terry Branstad
Cindy
Hadish
Gazettecommunications.com
Medicare Part D Q A overview for beneficiaries
A summary of Part D enrollment rules. The program is voluntary for some and mandatory for others, with penalties and timing explained. It covers low income eligibility, auto enrollment risks, plan selection tips, and exceptions for Medicaid, employer plans, and veterans.
Cat travels from Appleton to France by cargo ship
Emily the cat vanished a month ago and ended up in a container aboard a ship to France. Workers at a French plant found her in the container and contacted Emily’s veterinarian John Palarski in the United States to help secure release from quarantine.
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Appleton
Wisconsin
Emily
France
Lesley McElhiney
Atlantic Ocean
Nancy
Germany
Narian
U.S
John Palarski
Palarski
Area Medicare Part D Seminars Listed by County
Medicare Part D prescription drug program seminars are scheduled across Benton Cedar Iown Johnson Jones Linn and surrounding areas. Sessions include dates in November at venues such as US Bank Vinton Cedar County Senior Center Tipton North English Community Center Marengo Iowa City Johnson County Senior Center Berndes Center Kirkwood Training and Outreach Services Center Heritage Agency Conference Room Kirkwood Campus SE Linn Community Center and Lisbon with registration required by calling 319 398 5559 or 1 800 332 5934.
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the Gazette
Bill Mitchell
Iowa City
Johnson County Senior Center
Benton County
US Bank
Vinton
Cedar County
Cedar County Senior Center
Tipton
Iown County
North English Community Center
North English
American Legion
Marengo
Johnson County
South Linn St
Jones County
Berndes Center
Monticello Linn County
Kirkwood
Armar Dr
Marion
Heritage Agency
Kirkwood Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Linn Community Center
Washington St
Lisbon
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Coralville
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