num_pages: 316
description: The 2005 Medicare Explained is CCH's annual, one-volume overview description of the benefits available under the Medicare program, updated to include all legislative and regulatory changes through December 15th, 2004. This year's edition provides a detailed explanation of Medicare Part A (the Hospital Insurance program), Part B (the Supplemental Medical Insurance program), Part C (the Medicare Advantage program, formerly known as the Medicare+Choice managed care program) and Part D (the prescription drug benefit currently administered through a discount card and to be fully implemented on January 1, 2006). The book includes analysis of legislative, regulatory and agency guidance issuance on the available benefits; exclusions from Medicare; the administration of the Medicare program; and Medicare payment rules under Parts A, B, and D. The book also details the process for submitting beneficiary claims as well as the appeals process.
language: English
title: Medicare Explained 2005
titlecomplete: Medicare Explained 2005
publisher: CCH Incorporated