9-5-04- Most Oklahomans eligible for Medicare will have to pay almost $140.00 more a year for doctors' visits, outpatient care and home health care starting next year. The 17 percent hike is the biggest in Medicare's 40 year history.
Medicare Part B premiums will rise. About 96 percent of Oklahomans eligible for Medicare are enrolled in Part B.
Federal officials say Social Security increases should help make up the difference for most Medicare beneficiaries.
Doctor Mark McClellan with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services says the premiums are going up because of rising health
costs and the addition of Medicare drug coverage.
Federal officials say the Medicare premium increases will keep
payments to doctors from falling significantly.
Posted: 11:40 AM - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
