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CMS mailing to Medicare Beneficiaries: "Medicare and the New Health Law - What it Means for You"

Beginning Thursday, May 27, Medicare beneficiaries across the country should begin receiving a copy of the brochure “Medicare and the New Health Law – What it Means for You."
The mailing from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) outlines key provisions of the Affordable Care Act for people with Medicare as well as members of their families.
Some of the improvements that beneficiaries will see during open enrollment this fall and in the future, include:

• More affordable prescription drugs
• Important new benefits to help beneficiaries stay healthy. Starting next year, free preventive care services like colorectal cancer screening and mammograms, in addition to a free annual wellness visit.
• Better access to care
• Better chronic care
• New tools to help fight fraud and protect Medicare rights

For complete details, please review the brochure, available in English or Spanish.
If you receive a call from a member, advise them to contact member services. Please do not refer members to contact 1-800-Medicare for assistance. 
FYI - CMS sanctions for Aetna Medicare MAPD/PDP plans
As previously communicated, CMS imposed intermediate sanctions on Aetna suspending the enrollment of and marketing to new members of all Aetna Medicare Advantage and Standalone Prescription Drug Plan Contracts effective April 21, 2010.