Annual Notice of Change is arriving soon
It’s that time of year again when all those Medicare ads flood your mailbox. But before you throw out all
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Medicare has two trust funds
How are Medicare claims paid? Medicare has two trust funds – Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund and Supplementary Medical Insurance
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment is right around the corner. The open enrollment period runs from October 15th to December
Read MoreAllowing Medicare to Negotiate Drug Prices Remains Broadly Popular Among Voters, Though Most Are Unaware of the Law and Its Projected Savings
(By Craig Paloskey for The Kaiser Family Foundation published September 13, 2024) Allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices on behalf
Read MoreShould the Medicare Advantage window be widened?
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seniors are given the opportunity to switch Medicare Advantage plans annually, but some
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Quality Bonus Payments Will Total at Least $11.8 Billion in 2024
(By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek, Meredith Freed, Anthony Damico, and Tricia Neuman for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Sep 11, 2024)
Read MoreACA Enrollment Platforms Suspended Over Alleged Foreign Access to Consumer Data
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Suspicions that U.S. consumers’ personal information could be accessed from India led regulators
Read MoreMedicare Advantage members expect more — how top-rated payers respond
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage beneficiaries are getting savvier and expecting more from their plans, executives
Read MoreMedicare Advantage open enrollment is coming
Did you know Medicare has several different enrollment periods with separate rules for each? There is an Initial enrollment period,
Read MoreDo I need to renew my Medigap plan?
If you have a Medigap (Medicare supplement insurance) plan, will it be automatically renewed yearly? Yes, but there are exceptions.
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