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Category: Medicare and Medicaid

Strengthening Medicare for current and future generations

January 13, 2017

By: Nancy Griswold, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals and Constance B. Tobias, Chair, Departmental Appeals Board

Today, we’re taking action to reduce the number of pending appeals and encourage the resolution of cases earlier in the Medicare appeals process.

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Medicare and Medicaid

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Medicare appeals

Back-to-School & Getting Kids Ready to Learn

September 12, 2016

By: Vikki Wachino, Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services

Children and teens up to age 19 can get free or low-cost health coverage through Medicaid and CHIP.

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Health Care | Medicare and Medicaid

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CHIP | children

Preparando a los Niños para el Regreso a la Escuela

September 12, 2016

By: Vikki Wachino, Director, Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services

La cobertura de salud es una parte importante del inicio exitoso del año escolar.

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children | CHIP | Spanish | niños | español

Increasing Medicaid and Medicare Enrollment is an IHS Priority

Strengthening Federal Partnerships with Faith-based and Community Organizations

July 20, 2016

By: Mary Smith, Former Principal Deputy Director, Indian Health Service

IHS is working with partners to offer enrollment assistance training and host on-site enrollment events at the six health facilities in four states.

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Medicare and Medicaid

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American Indian/Alaska Native

Taking action to improve the Medicare appeals process

June 28, 2016

By: Nancy Griswold, Chief Administrative Law Judge, Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals and Constance B. Tobias, Chair, Departmental Appeals Board

Today’s proposed changes are the latest actions designed to reduce the number of pending appeals and streamline the Medicare appeals process.

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Medicare and Medicaid

Growing Up With Medicare