20 things to know about the fastest growing form of Medicare Advantage
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Special needs plans, Medicare Advantage plans for individuals jointly eligible for Medicare and
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Medicare Advantage
Medicare members are worried about out-of-pocket costs: 7 numbers to know
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) More Medicare beneficiaries are worried about out-of-pocket expenses than premiums, according to a survey
Read MoreCritical reforms are needed to strengthen and improve Medicare Advantage
A Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO) is another Medicare health plan choice you may have as part
Read MoreMedicare Advantage enrollment tops 31 million
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage enrollment has reached nearly 31.2 million, according to a February report
Read MoreCMS Prior Authorization Proposal Aims to Streamline the Process and Improve Transparency
(By Kaye Pestaina, Justin Lo, Karen Pollitz, and Rayna Wallace for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Feb 21, 2023) The Center
Read MoreHHS: Medicare Advantage audits, risk adjustment changes are not funding cuts
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage audits are “unequivocally not cuts” in funding, HHS says. In a Feb.
Read More17 things to know about Medicare Advantage star ratings
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Star ratings are the metrics CMS uses to rate the quality of Medicare
Read MoreCMS needs more data on Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, watchdog says
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is lacking data on how Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits are used, according
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Plans Denied 2 Million Prior Authorization Requests in 2021, About 6% of Such Requests
(By Chris Lee for Kaiser Family Foundation published February 2, 2023) Medicare Advantage plans denied two million prior authorization requests
Read MoreWhere government insurance enrollment stands in 2023
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS released 2023 enrollment figures for government-sponsored health plans Jan. 31. Continue reading
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