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Medicare Training Requirement for Pharmacies on Fraud, Waste and Abuse
- Medicare regulations require the Part D drug plans to assure that all pharmacies train their employees upon initial hire and annually about fraud, waste and abuse and that pharmacies keep documentation of this training.(DOC - 31.5K)
File: Training_Requirement_for_Pharmacy_and_Billing_Office.doc Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - March 28, 2008. | 03-28-2008
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Medicaid “Tamper Resistant” Prescription Requirement
- Beginning April 1, 2008, all written prescriptions for Medicaid recipients must be on paper with at least one tamper-resistant feature as outlined by CMS(DOC - 31.0K)
File: Medicaid_Tamper_Resistant_Prescription_Requirement.doc - March 28, 2008. | 03-28-2008
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2008 Creditable Coverage Letter (Due to Medicare beneficiaries 11-14-07)
- Letter describing IHS as creditable coverage for IHS Medicare beneficiaries(DOC - 39.5K)
File: Creditable_Coverage_Letter_for_11-14-07.doc Author: RADM Robert Pittman - October 17, 2007. | 10-17-2007
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Medicare Part D - CMS Letters to Beneficiaries 2007
- CMS has recently updated the “Guide to CMS, SSA and Plan Mailings for Summer and Fall 2007.” This guide provides an overview and timing for key mailings to people with Medicare and the actions they should take as a result of receiving the mailing. This guide is a useful resource to assist you in your outreach and counseling activities in your community. As a new feature, this year’s guide includes a color key to the mailings to help you assist those who receive letters on colored paper.(PDF - 65.6K)
File: Medicare_Part_D_-_CMS_Letters_to_Beneficiaries_in_2007.pdf Author: RADM Robert Pittman - October 16, 2007. | 10-16-2007
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Medicare Part D - The Fond du Lac Experience 10-11-06
- Presentation from NIHB Consumer Conference on 10-11-06 detailing Tribe paying Medicare Part D premiums for Medicare only beneficiaries. Mr. Phil Norrgard (218) 879-1227 or philnorrgard@fdlrez.com (PPT - 1,012.5K)
File: Medicare_Part_D_-_The_Fond_du_Lac_Experience_10-11-06.ppt Author: Phil Norrgard - November 20, 2006. | 11-20-2006
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Countdown to November 15 - Part D Current Topics 10-26-06
(PPT - 2,875.0K)
File: Countdown_To_November_15_-_Part_D_Current_Topics_10-26-06.ppt Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - October 26, 2006. | 10-26-2006
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Instructions for RPMS Data Extraction of Medicare Eligibe Beneficiaries 10-1-05
- Instructions on how to extract Medicare beneficiaries from RPMS and mailmerge the information for mailing out the Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage letter.(DOC - 1,001.0K)
File: Instructions_for_RPMS_Data_Extraction_of_Medicare_Eligibe_Beneficiaries_10-1-05.doc Author: RADM Robert Pittman - October 25, 2006. | 10-25-2006
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Creditable Coverage Letter Template 2007
(DOC - 38.5K)
File: Creditable_Coverage_Template_October_2007.doc Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - October 24, 2006. | 10-24-2006
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Q and A - Clarification Regarding Part D Drug Definition 9-29-06
(PDF - 62.6K)
File: Clarification_Regarding_Part_D_Drug_Definition_9-29-06.pdf Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - September 29, 2006. | 09-29-2006
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I/T/U 2007 Prescription Drug Plan Summary
- Listing of Medicare Part D Plans for 2007 sorted by IHS Area for dual eligible beneficiaries.(XLS - 1,691.5K)
File: 2007_Prescription_Drug_Plan_Summary_09-26-06.xls Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - September 26, 2006. | 09-26-2006
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My Health. My Medicare and Part D Update 9-20-06
(PPT - 2,889.0K)
File: My_Health_My_Medicare_and_Part_D_Update_9-20-06.ppt Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - September 20, 2006. | 09-20-2006
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2007 MA and PDP Enrollment and Disenrollment Guidance 9-13-06
(PDF - 19.1K)
File: 2007_MA_and_PDP_Enrollment_and_Disenrollment_Guidance_9-13-06.pdf Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - September 13, 2006. | 09-13-2006
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Medicare Part D - Transcript from Open Door Forum 7-18-06
(DOC - 167.5K)
File: Medicare_Part_D_-_Transcript_from_Open_Door_Forum_7-18-06.doc Author: RADM Robert Pittman - July 18, 2006. | 07-18-2006
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ITU 2007 PDP Addendum 2-23-06
- Addendum to be used by prescription drug plans for 2007 agreements.(PDF - 70.8K)
File: ITU_2007_Addendum_02-23-06.pdf Author: <RADM Robert Pittman> - February 23, 2006. | 02-23-2006
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Medicare Part D – Notice of Action: Reduction of Benefits Letter
(DOC - 37.5K)
File: 11-22-05-NoticeofActionReductionofBenefits.doc - November 22, 2005. | 11-22-2005
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Medicare Part D – Excluded Drugs - Coverage by State Medicaid Programs
(DOC - 27.5K)
File: 11-16-05-MedicarePartDExcludedDrugs.doc - November 16, 2005. | 11-16-2005
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Medicare Part D – Plan Reimbursement Rates
(DOC - 28.5K)
File: 11-15-05-MedicarePartDPlanReimbursementRates.doc - November 15, 2005. | 11-15-2005
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Medicare Part D – Enhanced Plans
(DOC - 29.0K)
File: 11-15-05-MedicarePartD-EnhancedPlans.doc - November 15, 2005. | 11-15-2005
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Medicare Plan Finder Webcast
(DOC - 27.5K)
File: 11-9-05-MedicarePlanFinderWebcast.doc - November 09, 2005. | 11-09-2005
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Medicare Part D – Master List of Prescription Drug Plans
(XLS - 1,159.0K)
File: 10-13-05_LandscapePDPSource_v2.xls - November 09, 2005. | 11-09-2005
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Medicare Part D – Identifying Plans for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
(PDF - 431.8K)
File: 11-9-05-IdentifyingPlansforDualEligibles.pdf - November 09, 2005. | 11-09-2005
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Medicare Part D – CMS Auto-Enrollment Overview
(DOC - 41.0K)
File: 11-09-05-CMSAutoEnrollmentOverview.doc - November 09, 2005. | 11-09-2005
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Medicare Part D - Open Door Forum Transcript
(DOC - 164.0K)
File: 11-8-05-MedicarePartD-OpenDoorForumTranscript.doc - November 08, 2005. | 11-08-2005
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Medicare Part D – Point of Sale Frequently Asked Questions
(DOC - 96.0K)
File: 11-4-2005POSMedicarePartDFAQ.doc - November 04, 2005. | 11-04-2005
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Medicare Part D – Auto Enrollment of Extra Help Beneficiaries
(DOC - 28.5K)
File: 11-5-05-AutoEnrollmentofExtraHelpBeneficiaries.doc - November 04, 2005. | 11-04-2005
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CMS Auto Enrollment Letter and Q and A Sheet
(PDF - 65.3K)
File: 10-31-05-CMSAutoEnrollmentLetterandQ&ASheet.pdf - October 31, 2005. | 10-31-2005
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Medicare Part D - How to Get Medicare Data From RPMS
(DOC - 1,004.0K)
File: 10-28-05-HowtogetMedicareDatafromRPMS.doc - October 28, 2005. | 10-28-2005
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Medicare Part D - Dual Eligible Letter
(DOC - 29.5K)
File: DualEligibleLetter10-26-05.doc - October 26, 2005. | 10-26-2005
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Medicare Part D - Creditable Coverage Template Letter
(DOC - 37.5K)
File: CreditableCoverageTemplateLetter10-24-05.doc - October 24, 2005. | 10-24-2005
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Medicare Part D - PDP Drug Plan Pharmacy Network Agreement Contacts
(XLS - 698.5K)
File: 10-21-05MedicarePartD-PDPDrugPPNAC.xls - October 21, 2005. | 10-21-2005
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Medicare Part D - NIHB Mtg - Indian Health Issues - Short Program - Morning
(PPT - 73.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-NIHB-Morning.ppt - October 18, 2005. | 10-18-2005
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Medicare Part D - NIHB Mtg - Indian Health Issues - Short Program - Afternoon
(PPT - 72.0K)
File: MedicarePartD-NIHB-Afternoon.ppt - October 18, 2005. | 10-18-2005
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Medicare Part D – Indian Health Issues
(PPT - 938.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-IHSIssues10-13-05.ppt - October 13, 2005. | 10-13-2005
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Medicare Part D – Overview
(PPT - 601.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-Overview10-13-05.ppt - October 12, 2005. | 10-12-2005
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Medicare Part D - Open Door Forum Transcript
(DOC - 164.0K)
File: 11-8-05-MedicarePartD-OpenDoorForumTranscript.doc - October 04, 2005. | 10-04-2005
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Guidance for Organizations Providing Personalized Assistance for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
(DOC - 64.0K)
File: Enrollment_Assistance_Guidance_FINAL_2.doc - September 21, 2005. | 09-21-2005
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Medicaid - National Roundtable on Medicaid Reform - Recommendations
(DOC - 34.0K)
File: 10-10-05_MRT_Recommendations.doc - August 31, 2005. | 08-31-2005
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Medicaid - National Roundtable on Medicaid Reform
(PDF - 263.2K)
File: MRT_report.pdf - August 31, 2005. | 08-31-2005
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IHS Area Medicare Training Coordinators
(DOC - 36.0K)
File: 8-22-05IHSAreaMedicareTrainingCoordinators.doc - August 22, 2005. | 08-22-2005
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Medicare Part D: Training - Drug Plan Finder Web Cast
(DOC - 27.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-Training-DrugPlanFinderWebCast.doc - August 05, 2005. | 08-05-2005
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Medicare Part D: More Fact Sheets on the Web
(DOC - 76.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-FactSheet-MoreFactSheets.doc - August 05, 2005. | 08-05-2005
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Medicare Part D: Medicare Fact Sheet - Tips for Nurses
(PDF - 56.8K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-FactSheet-TipsForNurses.pdf - August 05, 2005. | 08-05-2005
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Medicare Part D: CMS Developed Provider Tool kit
(PDF - 839.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-CMSDevelopedProviderToolkit.pdf - August 05, 2005. | 08-05-2005
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Medicare Part D: Apply Online for Low Income Subsidy Extra Help
(DOC - 31.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-ApplyOnlineForLowIncomeSubsidyExtraHelp.doc - August 05, 2005. | 08-05-2005
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Medicare Part D: Medicare Fact Sheet - Lower Premiums
(PDF - 68.1K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-FactSheet-LowerPremiums.pdf - August 04, 2005. | 08-04-2005
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Medicare Part D: List Of Many Fact Sheets Available On Web
(PDF - 273.0K)
File: MedicarePartD-Aug05-FactSheet-ListOfManyFactSheetsAvailableOnWeb.pdf - August 04, 2005. | 08-04-2005
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Medicare Part D: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Trainings for American Indians/Alaska Natives Awareness Training Tool Kit
- (Part 2)(PDF - 1,549.6K)
File: MedicarePartD-May05-Training-ToolkitPart2Revised5-27-05.pdf - May 27, 2005. | 05-27-2005
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Medicare Part D: Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Trainings for American Indians/Alaska Natives Awareness Training Tool Kit
- (Part 1)(PDF - 1,473.6K)
File: MedicarePartD-May05-Training-ToolkitPart1Revised5-27-05.pdf - May 27, 2005. | 05-27-2005
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Medicare Part D: 2005 REACH National Medicare & You Training Program
(PPT - 751.5K)
File: MedicarePartD-May05-Training-REACHNationalMedicareYouTrainingProgram3-20-05.ppt - March 20, 2005. | 03-20-2005
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Drug Card Questions and Answers from Area Meetings
(PDF - 17.5K)
File: 112304DrugCardQandA_AreaMeetings.pdf - November 23, 2004. | 11-23-2004
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Medications Excluded from Reimbursement by the Medicare Drug Card
(PPT - 5,845.0K)
File: ExcludedDrugs10-6-04.ppt - October 06, 2004. | 10-06-2004
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Drug Card Price Comparison Website Training Presentation
(PPT - 1,993.5K)
File: DrugCardPriceComparisonWebsite10-6-04.ppt - October 06, 2004. | 10-06-2004
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Pharmacy Care Alliance Drug Discount Card Powerpoint Presentation
(PPT - 920.5K)
File: AIANPresentation_IHS.ppt - October 01, 2004. | 10-01-2004
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PCA Drug Card Tribal and Urban Program Agreement
(DOC - 975.0K)
File: 9-28-04-PCADrugCardTribalandUrbanAgreement.DOC - October 01, 2004. | 10-01-2004
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Criterion Advantage Drug Card Tribal and Urban Program Agreement
(DOC - 1,166.0K)
File: CriterionAdvantageTribalDrugCardAgreement10-1-04.doc - October 01, 2004. | 10-01-2004
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Criterion Advantage Discount Card Powerpoint Presentation
(PPT - 7,335.5K)
File: DDCTraining_AIAN_093004.ppt - October 01, 2004. | 10-01-2004
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Criterion Advantage Card - Reimbursement Rate by State
(DOC - 110.5K)
File: 9-17-04_CriterionAdvantageCard-ReimbursementRatebyState.doc - September 17, 2004. | 09-17-2004
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Medicare Prescription Drug Discount Card Toolkit
(PDF - 1,753.0K)
File: MedicarePrescriptionDrugDiscountCardToolkit9-16-04.pdf - September 16, 2004. | 09-16-2004
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Dear Tribal Leader Letter Drug Card Toolkit
(PDF - 92.5K)
File: 35081-1DTLLMedicarePrescriptionDrugDiscountCard.pdf - September 16, 2004. | 09-16-2004
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Medicare Drug Discount Card Tribal and Urban Program Contracting Guide
(DOC - 30.5K)
File: ContrGuideT_Upharms_clb.doc - September 15, 2004. | 09-15-2004
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Universal Claim Form for non-electronic Billing
(DOC - 71.4K)
File: Universal_Claim_Form.doc - September 10, 2004. | 09-10-2004
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HHS Gives Seal of Approval to Drug Discount Cards
(DOC - 134.5K)
File: HHS_GIVES_SEAL_OF_APPROVAL_TO_DRUG_DISCOUNT_CARDS.doc - March 25, 2004. | 03-25-2004
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