Articles written by Michael A. Fierberg


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  • Medicare in Montana, 2015

    Michael A. Fierberg|Nov 12, 2014

    The Affordable Care Act strengthens Medicare and helps beneficiaries take charge of their health. The law provides important benefits such as free preventive services, free annual wellness visits, and discounts and better coverage for prescription drugs for Medicare recipients in the coverage gap known as the “donut hole.” Between 2010 when the Affordable Care Act was enacted and 2015, the number of people who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans is expected to increase by 42 percent to an all-time high. Medicare remains strong and ben...

  • HHS Announces $609,265 to Help Montana Consumers Navigate Their Health Care Coverage Options in the Health Insurance Marketplace

    Michael A. Fierberg|Sep 17, 2014

    The Affordable Care Act is working for millions of Americans who are able to access quality health coverage at a price they can afford, in large part because of the efforts of in-person assisters in local communities across the nation. People shopping for and enrolling in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace can get local help in a number of ways, including through Navigators. Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell today announced up to an anticipated $609,265 in Navigator grant awards to Montana Navigators. These...