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Medicare Rebate for 64 Medications to Start Rolling Out: Here’s What to Know
People on Medicare will see coinsurance savings on prescriptions for 64 different medications available through Medicare Part B over the next few months, the US Department of...
In 2024, A Majority of States Offer Medicare Advantage Plans to Their State Retirees, with 13 Offering Medicare Advantage Exclusively
Until fairly recently, employer-sponsored health benefits for Medicare-age retirees were typically designed to supplement, wrap around or coordinate with traditional Medicare....
Federal Report: ACA Dramatically Increased Health Coverage
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) dramatically improved health insurance coverage rates, and recent decisions by Congress and the Administration related to its implementation have...
2024 MA Enrollment Trends & What They Mean for This AEP
According to a March report from Chartis, MA enrollment likely peaked in 2020, with a significant increase of 1.5 million new Medicare enrollees compared to only 1.3 million new...
Amazon’s Affordable Pharmacy program rxPass opens up to Medicare users with Prime
Amazon launched its RxPass in 2023, giving Prime customers access to generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions for $5 a month on top of a Prime...
CMS is recalculating 2024 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings
"In light of the rulings issued in SCAN Health Plan v. Department of Health and Human Services and Elevance Health v. Department of Health and Human Services, CMS will...
Medicare Advantage is Vital to Safeguarding Medicare’s Future
As policymakers evaluate the long-term outlook for Medicare, the focal point should be on Medicare beneficiaries and how to best serve them – today and tomorrow. Policy should be...
Study indicates positive outcomes for new approach to Medicare/Medicaid dual enrollment
People enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid often face financial insecurity, complex health conditions and high rates of disability. “Receiving some benefits through Medicaid...
No Goal, No Win: How to Refine Your Marketing Efforts in 2024
The success of your marketing efforts isn’t a matter of chance; it’s a direct result of your clearly defined goals. Whether you aim for brand awareness, active engagement, or...
Here’s What Happens When You Don’t Sign Up for Medicare on Time
Many people can't wait until their 65th birthday to arrive so they can obtain health coverage through Medicare. But then there are some people who don't sign up for Medicare when...