Fewer Medicare Advantage plans snag 5-star ratings for 2024
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS’ overall average star ratings declined slightly for Medicare Advantage plans for plan
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Medicare Enrollees Can Switch Coverage Now. Here’s What’s New and What to Consider
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Consumers know it’s fall when stores start offering Halloween candy and flu shots
Read MoreColumbia VA houses homeless Veterans after shelter closure
(Source – news.va.gov) Following the unexpected loss of a transitional housing option for Veterans, Columbia VA sprang into action to
Read More40% of disabled patients report unfair treatment
(By Mariah Taylor for Becker’s Hospital Review) Four in 10 adults with a disability reported experiencing unfair healthcare treatment, an
Read More2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
(Source – cms.gov) On October 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles,
Read MoreMedicare can be an important health care benefit for federal employees at or near retirement
Medicare is the federal health insurance program generally for people who are 65 or older. The different parts of Medicare
Read MoreVA Caregiver Support Program’s new legal and financial planning services
(Source – news.va.gov) The Caregiver Support Program (CSP) recognizes the importance of providing comprehensive support. In addition to its robust
Read More6 health systems launching Medicare Advantage plans
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Some health systems may be dropping patients with Medicare Advantage plans, but others
Read MoreVA provides care to eligible Veterans’ family members
(Source – news.va.gov) Did you know some Veterans and their family members have access to VA-covered care through several special
Read MoreLawmakers are scrutinizing managed care
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Federal lawmakers have been probing payers on a variety of issues in recent
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