The farm bill was created as a temporary hand out to farmers created during the Depression, but now it's practically a permanent legislative fixture â a massive spending bill Congress passes every five years. Farm bill spending reached record levels in 2000, paying out $24.7 billion in subsidies.
Medicare contracted with the Omaha, Neb.-based StrategicHealthSolutions to serve as a Medicare supplemental medical review contractor (SMRC) in 2012 to âidentify and employ more efficient methods of medical review, such as data extrapolationâ and lower improper payments for fee-for-service claims, according to its website.
Amerivantage Specialty + Rx (HMO SNP) (H5817-009) This plan is a Medicare Special Needs Plan for people who have Medicare and who are also eligible for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) coverage. Contact the plan for details. The plan offers national in-network prescription coverage.