Medicare Advantage (MA) outperforms traditional Medicare
A new report finds Medicare Advantage outperforms traditional Medicare on several quality measures such as preventive screenings and avoiding hospitalizations.
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Many Medicare beneficiaries are transitioning to Medicare Advantage
According to the new survey by the MedicareAdvantagePlans.org, 45 percent of respondents said that they were switching to Medicare Advantage
Read MoreOptions to Make Medicare More Affordable For Beneficiaries Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
(By Juliette Cubanski, Meredith Freed, Tricia Neuman, and Anthony Damico for Kaiser Family Foundation published December 8, 2020) To date,
Read MoreThe Medicare landscape can seem complex.
Medicare can seem complex with its enrollment periods and the many insurance plans and policies. So, what are the most
Read MoreNovo Nordisk to end 340B discounts on drugs dispensed at community pharmacies
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Novo Nordisk has sent a notice to 340B member hospitals saying that starting
Read MoreWhat Seniors Can Expect When COVID Vaccines Begin to Roll Out
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) Vaccines that protect against COVID-19 are on the way. What should older adults
Read MoreMedicare Annual Election Period is different from Medigap Open Enrollment Period
Many people are confused with the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) and Medigap Open Enrollment Period. During AEP you can
Read MoreWhat Medicare beneficiaries would pay for the cost of treating Covid
According to a survey from MedicarePlans.com, the coronavirus pandemic may be an extra stressful time for Medicare beneficiaries; about 83
Read MoreHow does Medicare cover self-administered drugs?
What is a self-administered drugs and does Medicare cover them? First, self-administered drugs are prescription drugs or biologics you take
Read MoreAct fast! Review your Medicare plan by December 7
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare Open Enrollment is almost over. If you’re thinking about changing your Medicare plan, you have until December
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