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Positions and Views on Other Issues where Information is Available: |
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| Medical Insurance |
Positions and Views |
| Health Insurance, a General Statement |
Gingrey: MEDICARE
As a physician, I'm a firm believer in the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". As a Member of Congress, I want to make sure our federal health programs like Medicare are emphasizing the benefits of preventative care as well.
I was a strong proponent of the Medicare Modernization Act that Congress passed in 2003 to help seniors realize the benefits of preventative medicine. The bill expanded Medicare's preventative screening services, and began coverage of important procedures like prostate and breast cancer exams, and diabetes and cardiovascular screening.
In addition, the Medicare Modernization Act created Medicare Part D, a prescription drug coverage benefit available to all Medicare enrollees. Part D will help seniors access the drugs they need to stay well. The initial sign up period for this new benefit runs through May 15, 2006, and coverage begins the month following enrollment. I'm working hard to educate 11th District seniors about the benefits of the program and how to enroll. To learn more about Medicare Part D, please view the "related files" below, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit the website www.Medicare.gov.
By modernizing Medicare, we're helping seniors prevent disease as well as treat it. This allows our loved ones live healthier lives. I’ll continue working to make Medicare a stronger, more efficient and more effective program.
Source: Candidate Website Date: 10/04/2008 |
| Universal Medical Care / Insurance |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medically Uninsured or Underinsured |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Employers' Medical Insurance |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Employers vs Employees As Chief Health Care Buyer |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Coverage of Children |
Gingrey: No Response |
| State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Free Market Health Care |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Health Insurance Purchase Choices |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Portable Medical Insurance |
Gingrey: No Response |
| State Plans |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Market-Based Medical Insurance |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medical Insurance Block Grants |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medicare |
Gingrey: As a physician, I'm a firm believer in the old adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". As a Member of Congress, I want to make sure our federal health programs like Medicare are emphasizing the benefits of preventative care as well.
I was a strong proponent of the Medicare Modernization Act that Congress passed in 2003 to help seniors realize the benefits of preventative medicine. The bill expanded Medicare's preventative screening services, and began coverage of important procedures like prostate and breast cancer exams, and diabetes and cardiovascular screening.
In addition, the Medicare Modernization Act created Medicare Part D, a prescription drug coverage benefit available to all Medicare enrollees. Part D will help seniors access the drugs they need to stay well. The initial sign up period for this new benefit runs through May 15, 2006, and coverage begins the month following enrollment. I'm working hard to educate 11th District seniors about the benefits of the program and how to enroll.
By modernizing Medicare, we're helping seniors prevent disease as well as treat it. This allows our loved ones live healthier lives. I’ll continue working to make Medicare a stronger, more efficient and more effective program
Source: Candidate Website Date: 10/04/2008 |
| Medicaid |
Gingrey: No Response |
| TRICARE Health Insurance |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medical Insurance Discrimination |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Misuse of Health Records |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medicare Reimbursement Formulas |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Uniform Billing and Claims |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Paperless Claims |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Federal Employee Health Benefit Plan (FEHBP) Buy-In |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Federal Reinsurance Medical Pool |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Chronic & Catastrophic Illnesses |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medical Malpractice Reform |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Limitations |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Business Tax Credits for Employee Health Coverage |
Gingrey: No Response |
| Tax Credit / Deductible for Medical Insurance |
Gingrey: No Response |