Sunday, October 18, 2009
Medicare Allows Senior Mailings
Controversy over a ban on mailings to senior citizens involving health care sparked severe criticism from Republicans who were calling it a "gag order" and GOP Senators who threatened to block Obama's health nominees unless it was withdrawn saw some action last week. Friday, the Obama administration backed away from a ban previously issued to insurance companies, including Humana, who had sent mailings to seniors warning of Medicare cuts if the healthcare overhaul is approved. Although Medicare denied a "gag order" was ever issued and alleged they were only protecting seniors from nuisance mailings and abusive marketing, memos were sent to health plans in which Medicare says insurance companies may lobby seniors provided they first obtain permission from beneficiaries and if no federal funds or data are used.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 6:20 PM 
