Medicare Handbook 2004

This handbook provides strategies designed to extend coverage under the Medicare law to all who are entitled, regardless of their medical condition or economic status. The handbook provides access to relevant Medicare law and regulations, case law developments, agency manuals, and other program-implementing materials, along with practical information about how to use these materials. This edition of the handbook provides information on the new Medicare prescription drug benefit that starts in 2006, and the interim Medicare-endorsed prescription drug discount card program. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)