CMS finalizes 2017 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans
(Source – CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the final Medicare Advantage and Part D
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Medicare Advantage
AHIP Commends Medicare Advantage Action; Encourages More
American Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) President and CEO Marilyn Tavenner yesterday issued a statement affirming recent Congressional actions, and advocated continued
Read MoreTraditional Medicare…Disadvantaged?
(By Tricia Neuman for Kaiser Health News) Sometimes it takes a call from a friend to take a fresh look
Read MoreHealthy Days for Medicare Advantage Members
The Medicare Advantage program was the beginning of the consumer-focused health care model promoting preventive care and coordination of care
Read MoreSome Thoughts of Fixing Medicare
Medicare–like Social Security–is on a path to deplete its cash reserves even quicker than Social Security, yet it doesn’t seem
Read MoreA Little Known Rule Allows You to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan
In 2015, a policy concerning “special enrollment period” for Medicare Advantage plans went into effect. The change allows members to
Read MoreHow Many Stars does Your Medicare Advantage Plan Have?
The ranking of Medicare Advantage plans to guide seniors on their choice of insurers began five years ago with an
Read MoreMedicare recipients are paying more for adult vaccines
Per Avalere Health report, only 12% of Medicare Advantage enrollees have access to a set of 10 recommended vaccinations without
Read MoreBenefits for millions could be reduced by Medicare cuts
Next month if the government goes through with proposed cuts; millions of Medicare recipients could face costlier premiums or reduced
Read MoreShould Federal Retirees Opt For Medicare?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) This week, I answered questions from readers about Medicare coverage and the rules for
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