After Congress Fails to Add Dental Coverage, Medicare Weighs Limited Benefit Expansion
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant
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Medicare Advantage
It’s important to know what Medicare parts A, B, C and D cover
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that began in 1965. It aims to provide health insurance to older and
Read MoreBill would ban payers from selling Medicare Advantage plans under Medicare name
(By Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) Two U.S. representatives have introduced a bill that would rename Medicare Advantage plans,
Read MoreHere’s how large payers’ Medicare Advantage ratings compare to last year
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Aetna, Centene, Cigna and Elevance Health saw their median Medicare Advantage star ratings
Read More13 payers entering, exiting markets
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) With the Medicare annual enrollment period quickly approaching, payers nationwide are greatly expanding
Read MoreCMS Releases 2023 Medicare Advantage and Part D Star Ratings to Help People with Medicare Compare Plans
(News Release by CMS.gov on October 6, 2022) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 Star
Read MoreNursing Home Surprise: Advantage Plans May Shorten Stays to Less Time Than Medicare Covers
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News on October 4, 2022) After 11 days in a St. Paul, Minnesota, skilled
Read MoreMedicare Advantage premiums to decrease
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare Advantage premiums will decrease for 2023, CMS said Sept. 29, continuing a
Read More25 best-rated Medicare plans in 2022
(By Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The National Committee for Quality Assurance has named the top-performing Medicare plans of
Read MoreWhat Is Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance or Medigap helps fill “gaps” in Original Medicare and is sold by private companies. Original Medicare pays
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