People with Medicare, family members, and caregivers should visit Medicare.gov, the Official U.S. Government Site for People with Medicare, for the latest information on Medicare enrollment, benefits, and other helpful tools. 1  Medicare Program - General Information.  Beneficiary Notices Initiative (BNI)
In a nutshell, twenty three states have passed or enacted bed bug specific legislation or rule making, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
Bed bugs are able to survive for up to 18 months without feeding. They hide in crevices on mattresses, furniture, along baseboards, and just about any other area that is protected. Bed bugs can attach themselves to luggage, clothing, and furniture and are spread when these items are moved.They will also quickly spread in buildings such as apartments and dormitories that have multiple units within close proximity. Remove bedding materials and mattress and box springs. 2  Wash bedding materials and dry at medium or high heat. 3  Throw out items that cannot be thoroughly cleaned, treated, or inspected. 4  Contact a licensed pest management professional to identify and treat for bed bugs.