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HAP November eNewsletter Now Available
The latest in Medicare news and information is now available in HAP's November eNewsletter. This month's edition contains lots of important Medicare updates, including the lifted suspension of WellCare, a new system designed to assist low-income beneficiaries at the pharmacy, and resources regarding health reform and its impact on beneficiaries. Also featured is our latest Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) tool — Moving Forward: A Guide to CMS Policy on Cost-Sharing for Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries.
HAP Expands Medigap Training Resources
HAP has updated and expanded our online Medigap education and training resources. On our Medigap Web page you will find an interactive state regulation locator, which allows users to click on a U.S. map and access state Medigap insurance regulations, including rules on guaranteed issue rights. The updated page contains other training resources and tools, including a two-page Q&A describing some of the changes coming to Medicare Supplement policies in 2010 as a result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients & Providers Act (MIPPA). AEP Toolkit now available with 2010 updates
HAP's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) Toolkit is updated for 2010 and ready to use in your work with beneficiaries! The toolkit is a collection of SHIP-tested tools and resources that are geared to help you prepare for the upcoming enrollment season. In the toolkit, you'll find resources in the following categories: Cost-Sharing, Enrollment and Disenrollment, Formulary and Transition, and more! And don't forget that HAP's SHIPhelp service also can help provide customized answers to last-minute AEP questions when you're counseling clients. | 
