As we prepare for the new year, now is a good time to remind your patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage (Part C) about the upcoming Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period from January 1 through March 31. During this time, beneficiaries can review their Medicare Part C plan coverage to ensure it meets their health needs and make a change if needed. They can switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, with or without drug coverage. Additionally, they can drop their

Medicare fraud is not without consequences. Engaging in illegal kickbacks, such as paying or receiving payments for referrals, can lead to serious penalties. These penalties include prison time and hefty fines under the Anti-Kickback Statute, as well as other Medicare and Medicaid Fraud laws. Recently, a Georgia man was sentenced to 46 months in prison and ordered to repay $7.2 million to Medicare for his role in a conspiracy to pay and receive illegal kickbacks. The scheme i

The Alabama Department of Senior Services has released its December menu for the Elderly Nutrition Program, offering seniors across the state balanced meals designed to support health and wellness. Eligible seniors can access meals at participating senior centers across the state. Those who are homebound may qualify for home delivery. To qualify for the program, participants must be adults aged 60 or older, their spouses, or certain individuals with disabilities living with t

Happy Thanksgiving to our pharmacy community! We are grateful for your dedication to patient care, and we are excited to share that the latest issue of our newsletter is now available. Inside, you will find updates on how shared clinical decision-making is expanding to more vaccines, practical tips to spot and prevent Medicare prescription drug fraud, fun facts, and more. We hope you enjoy the read.