2021 Special Enrollment Period in response to the COVID-19 Emergency
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) national emergency has presented unprecedented challenges for the American public. Millions of
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Month: January 2021
BCBS of Massachusetts warns members of COVID-19 vaccine scams
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts warned members Jan. 27 about COVID-19 vaccine scams
Read MoreFrom 2014 to 2017, CMS had an improper payment rate of 60.7 percent
According to a new Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and its
Read MoreHow each state’s ACA premium rate is changing in 2021
(By Katie Adams for Kaiser Health News) Premiums for insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act are poised to remain stable
Read MoreStates Move Ahead With Canada Drug Importation While Awaiting Signal From Biden
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Florida, Colorado and several New England states are moving ahead with efforts to
Read MoreWhat coverage does Medicare provide for CPAP machines?
For people who struggle with sleep apnea, there are several treatment options but if a CPAP machine is the right
Read MoreHospitals urge CMS to withdraw ‘most favored nation’ drug-pricing rule
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The American Hospital Association urged CMS to withdraw the “most favored nation” drug
Read MoreNew VA Program Investigates Outdoor Therapy For Veterans
(By Dustin Jones for NPR) Getting into shape traditionally tops many people’s lists when it comes to New Year’s resolutions.
Read MoreIf I Have Cancer, Dementia or MS, Should I Get the Covid Vaccine?
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) As public demand grows for limited supplies of covid-19 vaccines, questions remain about
Read MoreTreating food as a form of medicine
Food has become a bigger focus for health insurers as they look to expand their coverage beyond the care you
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