Algae can even grow under a vinyl pool liner, on the walls or floor beneath the liner. Algae create a chlorine demand in the water for itself, consuming chlorine that should be working on other contaminants. As it expels carbon dioxide, the pH level of pool water can rise. Algae are kind of like weeds in your garden.
Medicareâs pass-through payments for Omidria do not reduce the payment rates otherwise made to surgeons or facilities. For surgeons, the pass-through payments do not affect how Medicare pays for the surgeonâs services under its Physician Fee Schedule, now or in the future.
In essence, Part D moves some costs of prescription drugs to patients through what is called the donut hole or coverage gap. In order to receive Part D, a person with Medicare must enroll in a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan or the Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage. These plans are regulated by Medicare, but are designed and run by private health insurance companies.