2021 Medicare Part B Premiums Remain Steady
(Source – www.cms.gov/press-release) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2021 monthly Medicare Parts A and B
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Trump Administration Finalizes Transformative Medicare Payment Changes to Support Innovation in Kidney Care and Incentivize Dialysis in the Home
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) Under President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized policies that allow certain new
Read MoreThe 146 telehealth services Medicare is covering during the pandemic
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS since March has expanded the number of services Medicare will cover when provided
Read MoreMedicare Fines Half of Hospitals for Readmitting Too Many Patients
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Nearly half the nation’s hospitals, many of which are still wrestling with the
Read MoreCMS issues coverage rules for COVID-19 vaccine: 10 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare, Medicaid and private insurers will all be required to cover a COVID-19
Read MorePremiums for HealthCare.gov Plans Are Lower for Third Consecutive Year
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a report showing the trend of lower premiums
Read MoreCMS Survey Data Illustrates Impact of COVID-19 on Medicare Beneficiaries’ Daily Life and Experiences
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data showing that 21% of Medicare beneficiaries report
Read MoreSpecial Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill
In 2019, CMS allowed expanded benefits for Medicare Advantage plans, but so far few providers offer them. Medicare annual open
Read MoreCMS adds 11 new telehealth services to Medicare coverage
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS on Oct. 14 added 11 new services to the list of telehealth
Read MoreThe 2021 Medicare plans with 5 stars
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released its report card for Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans Oct. 8.
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