by Aetna | Nov 26, 2024 | ACA, Industry News
About the program Brokers can qualify through new business in all participating states and retained business in specific counties • Includes members sold or renewed with January 1, 2025 effective date Qualifying brokers are eligible for additional credits for dental...
by Investopedia | Nov 14, 2024 | Industry News, Medicare
In 2025, SNP enrollment is expected to soar to 7.2 million people, or 28% of Medicare Advantage enrollees—the vast majority of them in plans for people in Medicare and Medicaid. The number of SNP plans has risen to about 47,000 nationwide, which is a quarter of all...
by AHA | Nov 12, 2024 | Industry News, Medicare
The Medicare Part A deductible for inpatient hospital services will increase by $44 in calendar year 2025 to $1,676, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Nov. 8. The Part A daily coinsurance amounts will be $419 for days 61-90 of hospitalization...
by PR Newswire | Nov 1, 2024 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage
The agreement includes value-based aspects that are focused on improving customer health, lowering costs and achieving high-quality ratings. Infirmary Health is the largest nonprofit, non-governmental healthcare provider in Alabama. Based...
by TechTarget | Nov 1, 2024 | ACA, Industry News
Each year, CMS tweaks its Affordable Care Act open enrollment strategy to streamline the consumer experience and improve access to care and coverage. This year, CMS shared its approach to ACA open enrollment for the 2025 enrollment season and how any adjustments aim...
by AgentandAdvisor.com | Oct 30, 2024 | Industry News, Life Insurance
Despite a broad understanding of life insurance basics, there’s still a significant gap in coverage among Americans, primarily because of cost misconceptions. A startling 72% of individuals overestimate the expense of basic term life insurance, with only about 11% of...