Medicare

The federal waiver is still being reviewed by CMS.

The money will help with general awareness and understanding of the disease.

Residents without insurance can get shots at a walk-in clinic.

Residents can choose from 24 health plans to gain coverage.

Ron Elfenbein could face up to 10 years in prison.

If confirmed by the Senate, O'Malley will oversee around 60,000 administration employees, headquartered in Woodlawn. The agency administers federal retirement, disability and family benefits programs and enrolls people in Medicare health coverage.

The board is aware that other states are watching it as a model to reduce drug costs.

The Justice Department alleges two Lanham-based health care companies filed for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement when they were not eligible for such payments.