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Policy Updates (last update - 3/19/09)

• Limited opportunity to expand QMB and LIS coverage ends with the Open Enrollment Period on March 31st.

• More good news from the Stimulus Act for beneficiaries - a cash benefit, facility improvements, and more.

• Competitive bidding program for suppliers for certain Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) delayed until April 18, 2009

• Stimulus Act helps people in need as well as the economy - QI program extended, help with COBRA premiums, and more.

• It's time for a real Medicare prescription drug plan.

• Advocates: Join the Medicare Advocates Alliance: an initiative to assist advocates throughout the country  with Medicare cases and issues.

• When is a hospital stay not a hospital stay?  When the patient is on "Observation Status."

• When is the lowest cost prescription drug plan NOT the lowest cost prescription drug plan?  "Reference-based pricing" in Medicare Part D.

• What role will Medicare play in health care reform?

• For further updates, see: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/News_WAUpdate.htm

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