Some Thoughts of Fixing Medicare
Medicare–like Social Security–is on a path to deplete its cash reserves even quicker than Social Security, yet it doesn’t seem
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Medicare Advantage
A Little Known Rule Allows You to Change Your Medicare Advantage Plan
In 2015, a policy concerning “special enrollment period” for Medicare Advantage plans went into effect. The change allows members to
Read MoreHow Many Stars does Your Medicare Advantage Plan Have?
The ranking of Medicare Advantage plans to guide seniors on their choice of insurers began five years ago with an
Read MoreMedicare recipients are paying more for adult vaccines
Per Avalere Health report, only 12% of Medicare Advantage enrollees have access to a set of 10 recommended vaccinations without
Read MoreBenefits for millions could be reduced by Medicare cuts
Next month if the government goes through with proposed cuts; millions of Medicare recipients could face costlier premiums or reduced
Read MoreShould Federal Retirees Opt For Medicare?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) This week, I answered questions from readers about Medicare coverage and the rules for
Read MoreCigna Profits As Medicare Softens Penalty Policy
(By - Phil Galewitz, Kaiser Health News) Cigna will get to keep hundreds of millions of dollars in bonus payments
Read MoreFAQ: What Are The Penalties For Not Getting Insurance?
(By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News) If you’re uninsured, you may have questions about possible penalties for not having coverage.
Read MoreProfile of Medicare Beneficiaries by Race and Ethnicity: A Chartpack
(Source - Kaiser Family Foundation) Medicare provides health insurance coverage for 55 million people ages 65 and over and younger
Read MoreMedicare Plans Score Higher Ratings And Millions In Bonuses
(By - Phil Galewitz, Kaiser health News) Vantage Health Plan executives saw an opportunity when they realized few of their
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