Benefits 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
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Medicare Advantage
Should 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
Read MoreCigna Profits As Medicare Softens Penalty Policy
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) Cigna will get to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in bonus payments
Read MoreFAQ: What Are The Penalties For Not Getting Insurance?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) If you’re uninsured, you may have questions about possible penalties for not having coverage.
Read MoreProfile of Medicare Beneficiaries by Race and Ethnicity: A Chartpack
(Source – Kaiser Family Foundation) Medicare provides health insurance coverage for 55 million people ages 65 and over and younger
Read MoreMedicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses
(By – Phil Galewitz, Kaiser health News) Vantage Health Plan executives saw an opportunity when they realized few of their female
Read MoreAlternative Payment Models Advocated for medicare Advantage
In a letter addressed to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a group of 280 physician organizations urged strengthening
Read MoreFederal funding and Medicare Advantage – The impact of policy changes
(Source – CDPHP) The importance of stability in Medicare Advantage plans is underscored in this article posted at blog.cdphp.com. The article also
Read MoreSome thoughts on Value-based Insurance Design
The transition to value-based care is designed to produce improved quality and cost-effectiveness in the delivery of healthcare, particularly in
Read MoreCMS proposes 2017 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans
(Source – CMS.gov) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released proposed changes for the Medicare Advantage and
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