Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and
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Medicare Advantage
Paying entire out-of-pocket cost for generic drugs
Researchers from Avalere Heath, using current CMS prescription drug event data, found more than half of the Medicare beneficiaries who
Read MoreWidespread Medicare confusion among members may lead to worse care outcomes, increased spending, survey finds
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The majority of fee-for-service Medicare and Medicare Advantage members largely don’t understand their
Read MoreMedicare Advantage patients less likely to get pricier diabetes meds, study finds
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Diabetes patients’ Medicare Advantage plans were more likely to receive preventive treatments than
Read MorePayers could be key in helping solve the nation’s caregiving crisis
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) It’s an issue Americans face every day: an older parent the family no
Read MoreStrengthening Behavioral Health Care for People with Medicare
(Source – www.cms.gov/blog) COVID-19 has exacerbated the nation’s struggle with mental health and substance use disorders (collectively called “behavioral health
Read MoreAetna drops prior authorization for cataract surgeries
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Aetna will no longer require pre-approval for member’s cataract surgeries starting July 1.
Read MoreCMS rule limiting 3rd-party Medicare Advantage, Part D marketing now in effect
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A CMS rule revising Medicare Advantage and Part D marketing and communication regulations
Read MoreGovernment Watchdogs Attack Medicare Advantage for Denying Care and Overcharging
(By Fred Schulte for Kaiser Health News) Congress should crack down on Medicare Advantage health plans for seniors that sometimes
Read MoreTraveling overseas and Medicare
Medicare usually doesn’t cover health care while you’re traveling outside the U.S. There are some exceptions, including some cases where
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