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We have been informed that the New York City Employee Pass Office located at 180 Livingston Street will be relocating. The pass office will be closed Feb. 16 and will re-
New York City Employee Pass Office
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Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201
Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg Due to Label Mix-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 30, 2023 – New Castle, Delaware, Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg and one lot of Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg to the consumer level due to Label Mix-
Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.125mg are yellow, circular, beveled, uncoated tablets scored between "N" and "201" on one side and plain on the other side.
Digoxin Tablets USP, 0.25mg are white to off-
Risk Statement: The mix-
If you have been exposed to a toxic substance during your military service, you may be eligible for VA benefits, even if you have been turned down in the past. Apply by August 9, 2023, to possibly have your benefits backdated to August 10, 2022, if approved.
Join VA and representatives from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) for a live broadcast on Facebook, August 2 at 3:30 p.m. EDT, to learn about the Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances. The law adds to the list of health conditions that we assume (or “presume”) are caused by exposure to these substances, helping VA provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
Company recalling blood pressure pills because of impurity
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Lupin Pharmaceuticals issued a voluntary recall of some blood pressure medication due to the potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity, according to a notice published on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) website.
The recall, issued last week, includes one batch of 20-
Lupin Pharmaceuticals said, during recent testing, the presence of N-
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To help Retirees Stay Up to date with the COVID Pandemic Aetna has Extra Benefits to Help
Aetna Pre-
Postcard communications on helpful resources.
Outreach calls were made by nurses to those most at risk and to those who were engaged in case management
Caring for you kits mailed in October to all Aetna Medicare Advantage members only that included, masks, hand sanitizer, cough drops and much more
CPPO Basic retirees with Medicare A & B as their primary coverage can access COVID information by calling the Aetna Concierge at 1-
Medicaid Services (CMS) announcement
Each year the Medicare premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance rates are adjusted according to the Social Security Act. For 2021, the Medicare Part B monthly premiums and the annual deductible are higher than the 2020 amounts. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $148.50 for 2021, an increase of $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020.
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We know this year has been a difficult one. The COVID-
As your health partner, we’re committed to keeping you up to date on the latest vaccine news, including when and how you and your family can get the vaccine.
What we know today
While it's not yet certain when all vaccinations will begin and how they will be handled in different states, rest assured that there will be no cost to Aetna® members to receive the COVID-
We expect that vaccine distribution will occur in phases, beginning with high-
What we're doing to get ready
As you know, Aetna is part of the CVS Health® family. CVS Health was one of the companies chosen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to play a key role in COVID-
All of the nearly 10,000 CVS Pharmacy ® stores nationwide are being readied to administer COVID-
Lastly, for as long as it’s needed, COVID-
Preparing you for what's next
This will be the first of many communications you’ll receive about the COVID-
If you would like more information on the COVID-
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2021 0129 Benes Medicare Document
On December 23, Congress passed several key provisions of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act (S. 1280/H.R. 2477) as part of a comprehensive legislative package. Signed into law days later, these policies will update Medicare enrollment rules for the first time in over 50 years to end lengthy waits for coverage, expand critical administrative flexibilities, and inform future policymaking on enrollment period alignment.
The bipartisan BENES Act was introduced in the 116th Congress by Senators Bob Casey (D-
In applauding passage, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi issued the following statement:
"Thanks to the BENES Act’s congressional champions—Senators Casey and Young and Representatives Ruiz, Bilirakis, Schneider, and Walorski—as well as House and Senate leadership, the committees of jurisdiction, and dedicated congressional staffers, millions of Americans will be able to avoid enrollment pitfalls of the current system and more easily connect with their earned Medicare benefits. We are profoundly grateful to our pro bono partners at King & Spalding, along with the bill’s many stakeholders and supporters, for their efforts to advance these lasting and vital Medicare improvements."
The adopted BENES Act policies will modernize Medicare enrollment in several important ways:
The bill eliminates the up to seven month-
It reduces barriers to care by expanding Medicare’s authority to grant a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for "exceptional circumstances." A long-
To further maximize coverage continuity and ease transitions to Medicare, the bill directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to identify ways to align Medicare’s annual enrollment periods. HHS is to present these findings in a report to Congress by January 1, 2023.
In addition to these changes, the wide-
Recall alert for certain Philips medical devices
Philips recently issued a product recall for specific ventilators and sleep apnea devices.
If you own or rent one of the Philips products that was recalled, talk to your doctor as soon as possible about whether to continue using your recalled equipment.
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If you would like to replace or repair your equipment, the supplier you bought the equipment from is responsible for replacing or repairing rental equipment at no cost to you when the equipment is less than 5 years old. If the equipment is more than 5 years old, Medicare will help pay for a replacement.
Important: Register your recalled equipment with Philips so they know you need a replacement, and can provide information on the next steps for a permanent corrective solution.
To register your equipment:
• Visit philips.com/src-
• Call 1-
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