October 2020 – Medicare Report

FEHBP open season begins soon

Federal Employee Health Benefits Program’s annual open season which runs from November 9th to December 14th is nearly here and

(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA on Oct. 22 granted approval to remdesivir, which Gilead sells under the brand name

(Source – www.blog.ssa.gov) You can apply for Medicare online even if you are not ready to start your retirement benefits.

(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review) Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, may help reduce mortality in

According to a new study by Avalere Health, one in three Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will start offering new supplemental

(By Brian Mann for NPR) The Justice Department announced on Wednesday a global settlement of civil and criminal investigations into

(By Julie Appleby for Kaiser Health News) Facing a pandemic, record unemployment and unknown future costs for COVID-19 treatments, health

Some seniors may be motivated to avoid moving to a retirement facility where COVID-19 risks can be high, but are

Although the survey was conducted partly before the pandemic, employer-sponsored health plans grew more expensive for individuals and families in

Medicare Advantage health plans (MA’s) was created in 2003 as an alternative to the traditional Medicare program. Medicare Advantage plans