Medicare law

This is a snip of the new Medicare law passed by congress

“The Aff ordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama this year will provide you and your family greater savings and increased quality health care. It will also ensure accountability throughout the health care system so that you, your family, and your doctor—not insurance companies—have greater control over your care. Th ese are needed improvements that will keep Medicare strong and solvent. Your guaranteed Medicare benefi ts won’t change—whether you get them through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Instead, you will see new benefi ts and cost savings, and an increased focus on quality to ensure that you get the care you need. Th is brochure provides you with accurate information about the new services and benefi ts to help you and your family now and in the future. Th e Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (the federal agency that runs the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children’s Health Insurance Program) will continue to provide you with up-to-date information about these new benefi ts and will ensure that your personal information is safe. Remember—rely on your trusted sources of information when it comes to accurate information about Medicare, and don’t hesitate to call 1-800-MEDICARE or go on-line at Medicare.gov if you have questions or concerns. Don’t give your personal Medicare information to anyone who isn’t a trusted source. ”