Sentences with phrase «government health benefit programs»

Government health benefit programs, such as Medi - Cal, may also limit the disclosure of beneficiary information for purposes unrelated to the program.

Not exact matches

Cigna's deal with Express Scripts will combine a health insurer with a pharmacy benefit manager, which negotiates drug prices with manufacturers and administers prescription drug programs on behalf of health insurers, self - insured companies and government agencies.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

Instead, the federal government has introduced changes to programs (Canada Health Transfer, elderly benefits, etc.) in the Budget Implementation Bill, without providing a proper context for the need for change.

Total federal government expenses consist of four major components: major transfers to persons (old age security, employment insurance benefits and children's benefits); major transfers to other levels of government (Canada Health Transfer, Canada Social Transfer, Fiscal arrangements, Alternative payments for standing programs, and Gas Tax Fund), direct program expenses (other transfers, Crown corporation expenses, and departmental and agency operating and capital expenses) and public debt charges.

As they return to the nation's capital Tuesday from the monthlong summer recess, members of Congress have only weeks to fund the federal government, raise the debt ceiling, and reauthorize a health insurance program that benefits thousands of Maryland children.

The FASEB Science Policy Committee carried out an informal survey of [11] institutions, including a few government institutions, to determine provision of health benefits to postdocs, as well as access to retirement programs,?

The added costs are borne by the health centers and by state and federal government programs; the benefits accrue to society.

For instance, a 2008 report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (SAMHSA) summarized the economic benefits of effective programs targeting substance use and misuse (which teach numerous SEL skills), noting that a large - scale, cross-program investment in school - based prevention would produce an $ 18 return per dollar invested and save state and local governments an estimated $ 1.3 billion (Miller & Hendrie, 2009).

The option of shifting retiree health benefit costs to the federal government by requiring retirees to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans would save the state more money than eliminating the state - funded retiree health benefit altogether for new hires, according to the report that was authored by legislative staff at the Program Evaluation Division.

Solid facts about your pay system, retirement, life insurance, health insurance, survivor benefits, flexible spending account options, overtime pay, recruiting, retention and relocation incentives, annual leave and sick leave policies, holidays, long - term care insurance, the government's own 401k - styled Thrift Savings Plan program (including loans), job protections and appeals, and how procedures can help you when your agency is downsizing.

When your annuity payments begin, if you had Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage for the 5 years of service immediately before you separated, you will again have the opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the prHealth Benefits (FEHB) coverage for the 5 years of service immediately before you separated, you will again have the opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the Benefits (FEHB) coverage for the 5 years of service immediately before you separated, you will again have the opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the prhealth benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the premium.

- to provide refuge for homeless animals and animals in need and coordinate their placement in permanent and safe home environments; - to provide education through publications, seminars, and discussions to the general public on animal health and welfare, behavior and care including the benefits of spaying and neutering; - to provide information and referrals to affordable and low cost medical care including spay & neuter clinics and other animal medical and care facilities; - to provide information on training, behavior modification and general handling instruction along with referrals to vetted and certified professionals in these areas; - to liaise and network with other animal rescue organizations as part of a mutual effort to aid animals in distress; - to solicit donations and funding from government agencies, corporations, private foundations, public charities, individuals and the general public at large to finance the medical, housing and other incidental costs of homeless animals while in the custody of the organization; - to organize and participate in fundraisers to benefit furtherance of the overall main purpose and goals of the organization; - to have the normal functions, operations, programs and pursuits incidental to a fully recognized and operational nonprofit animal rescue organization.

Formed in 2012, the coalition includes the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and other governments around the world, united to address short - lived climate pollutants and to deliver action and benefits on: «climate, public health, energy efficiency, and food security.»

(ii) Government benefit programs for which health information is relevant to beneficiary eligibility;

The proposed rule listed the Social Security Administration and the Department of Education as examples of health oversight agencies that conduct oversight of government benefit programs for which health information is relevant to beneficiary eligibility.

The second provision permits covered entities that are government program providing public benefits that serve the same or similar populations to share protected health information for the purposes of coordinating covered functions of the programs and for general management and administration relating to the covered functions of the programs.

We note that in certain instances eligibility for or enrollment in a health plan that is a government program providing public benefits, such as Medicaid or SCHIP, is determined by an agency other than the agency that administers the program, or individually identifiable health information used to determine enrollment or eligibility in such a health plan is collected by an agency other than the agency that administers the health plan.

Where a health plan that is a government program provides public benefits, such as SCHIP and Medicaid, and where eligibility for, or enrollment in, the health plan is determined by an agency other than the agency administering the health plan, or where the protected health information used to determine enrollment or eligibility in the health plan is collected by an agency other than the agency administering the health plan, and the joint activities are authorized by law, no business associate contract is required with respect to the collection and sharing of individually identifiable health information for the performance of the authorized functions by the health plan and the agency other than the agency administering the health plan.

Reasons for judgement were released today by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, addressing whether a cost of future care award for a First Nation's plaintiff can be reduced where the federal government's health benefits program for Aboriginal persons may cover the needed treatments.

This is a conservative estimate of the number of people who will benefit from the regulation because it assumes that only those individuals who have health insurance or are in government programs will use medical services or benefit from the provisions of the proposed regulation.

Second, § 164.512 (k)(6) permits a covered entity that is a government agency administering a government program providing public benefits to disclose protected health information relating to the program to another covered entity that is a government agency administering a government program providing public benefits if the programs serve the same or similar populations and the disclosure of protected health information is necessary to coordinate the covered functions of such programs.

The proposed rule would have defined «health oversight agency» as «an agency, person, or entity, including the employees or agents thereof, (1) That is: (i) A public agency; or (ii) A person or entity acting under grant of authority from or contract with a public agency; and (2) Which performs or oversees the performance of any audit; investigation; inspection; licensure or discipline; civil, criminal, or administrative proceeding or action; or other activity necessary for appropriate oversight of the health care system, of government benefit programs for which health information is relevant to beneficiary eligibility, or of government regulatory programs for which health information is necessary for determining compliance with program standards.»

Required by law includes, but is not limited to, court orders and court - ordered warrants; subpoenas or summons issued by a court, grand jury, a governmental or tribal inspector general, or an administrative body authorized to require the production of information; a civil or an authorized investigative demand; Medicare conditions of participation with respect to health care providers participating in the program; and statutes or regulations that require the production of information, including statutes or regulations that require such information if payment is sought under a government program providing public benefits.

After 24 months of receiving SSDI benefits, regardless of your age, you become eligible to receive Medicare, the U.S. government's single - payer health care program that is usually only open to retirees.

This can involve a government benefit program such as Medicare, or payment from an insurance policy, such as health or disability insurance.

When your annuity payments begin, if you had Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) coverage for the 5 years of service immediately before you separated, you will again have the opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the prHealth Benefits (FEHB) coverage for the 5 years of service immediately before you separated, you will again have the opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the Benefits (FEHB) coverage for the 5 years of service immediately before you separated, you will again have the opportunity to enroll in a health benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the prhealth benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the benefits plan under the regular FEHB program, and OPM will pay the Government share of the premium.

The Government of the Uttrakhand state made a decision to bring out a special program aiming at benefiting the families under the National Health Insurance scheme.

Healthcare — The Federal Government offers the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) which includes excellent dental plans, long - term care plans, life insurance, and a host of options.

An increase in gyms and health clubs is expected as corporations, government, and the insurance industry recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs.

These include government agencies that oversee the mental health care system, government benefit programs such as Medicaid, and other government programs regulating mental health care.

Prior to her own private practice, Attorney Ernst - Fortin was supervising attorney for Georgia Legal Services Program, where she represented clients and supervised attorneys in a 24 - county North Georgia area in divorce, custody, bankruptcy, government benefits, health care, employment, education, estate planning and housing cases.

In the second of her series of articles for the crowd - funded #JustJustice project, Williams says that prisoners, victims of crime and taxpayers will benefit from reduced incarceration rates when governments implement the evidence on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples» approaches to holistic health care, develop collective healing programs and address the underlying determinants of incarceration, such as poverty.

Advocacy regarding neglect may be at several levels as outlined in the following examples: 1) at the child's level, for example, explaining to a parent that responding to a crying infant does not risk spoiling him / her is a form of advocacy on behalf of a preverbal child; 2) at the parental level, helping a depressed mother access mental health care or encouraging a father to be more involved in his child's life; 3) at the community level, supporting efforts to develop community family resources; and 4) at the societal level, supporting government policies and programs such as those that reduce access to health care, food benefits, and subsidized child care.

By collaborating with government agencies, local churches and schools, charitable foundations, and research organizations, the Community Benefit programs focus on preventive health needs and fill gaps in community health...