by CMS | Apr 7, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
In the CY 2026 MA and Part D Advance Notice, CMS proposed updates to payment factors for CY 2026 and received a wide variety of comments on our proposals. CMS appreciates the submitted comments. We considered applicable comments as we finalized the policies contained...
by CMS | Oct 10, 2024 | Industry News, Medicare Advantage, Part D
Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MA-PD) contracts are rated on up to 40 unique quality and performance measures; MA-only contracts (without Part D coverage) are rated on up to 30 measures; and PDP contracts are rated on up to 12 measures. For each measure, CMS...
by AgentandAdvisor.com | Sep 10, 2024 | Industry News, Part D
You’ve built a successful career helping clients navigate the world of life insurance. Now, you might be contemplating the next chapter. Selling your book of business can be a strategic move, but it’s crucial to understand your readiness before embarking on the sales...
by AARP | Aug 28, 2024 | Industry News, Part D
Under the Medicare Part D benefit, which provides prescription drug coverage for nearly 56 million Medicare beneficiaries, many enrollees were originally required to pay 5 percent of their prescription drug costs, with no limit, even after their out-of-pocket spending...
by Seeking Alpha | Aug 27, 2024 | Industry News, Part D
Being the largest Part D player, the move is expected to save hundreds of millions of dollars for Centene (CNC). Many brokers believe the new strategy aims to drive members towards Medicare Advantage plans, which also offer Part D coverage and draw higher funding from...
by CMS | Jul 29, 2024 | CMS, Industry News, Medicare, Part D
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is releasing preliminary technical Medicare Part D bid information for contract year 2025 to help Part D plan sponsors finalize their Part D and Medicare Advantage (MA) offerings and prepare for Medicare...
