The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage choices for the coming year – ends next Wednesday, December 7th. During this time, people can enroll in, switch, or get … [Read more...] about Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Ends December 7th
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Sale of “Ancillary Products” to Fill Gaps in Medicare Advantage Highlight Both Coverage Shortfalls and Need for Stronger Regulation of the MA Marketplace
Introduction As discussed in recent CMA publications, including our “Special Report | Recent Articles and Reports Shed Light on Medicare Advantage Issues” (Oct. 31, 2022), and “Senate Report Highlights Widespread Medicare Advantage Marketing … [Read more...] about Sale of “Ancillary Products” to Fill Gaps in Medicare Advantage Highlight Both Coverage Shortfalls and Need for Stronger Regulation of the MA Marketplace
Voices of Medicare | Medicare Advantage Network Inadequacy
We recently heard from a Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollee from the Dallas-Forth Worth metropolitan area who went several months without seeing a gastroenterologist due to Cigna’s failure to contract with such specialists. She received no prior notice … [Read more...] about Voices of Medicare | Medicare Advantage Network Inadequacy
Improving Substance Abuse Care for Older Adults
A recent Health Affairs article, “To Care For Older Adults With Substance Use Disorder, Create Age-Friendly Health Systems” outlines improvements for screening, treatment and coordination of care for substance use disorders among older adults. The … [Read more...] about Improving Substance Abuse Care for Older Adults
Issue Brief – November 2021 – Medicare & Build Back Better, and Other Issues
MEDICARE and the RECONCILIATION PACKGE Overview Over the last several months, Congress has been debating a legislative package called the Build Back Better Act (BBB) to be passed through the reconciliation process in order to avoid a filibuster … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – November 2021 – Medicare & Build Back Better, and Other Issues
Special Report | Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts Tomorrow – Look Before You Leap
As noted in a recent CMA Alert, Medicare’s Open Enrollment period – also known as the Annual Election Period or Annual Coordinated Election Period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this time all Medicare beneficiaries can … [Read more...] about Special Report | Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts Tomorrow – Look Before You Leap
Issue Brief – September 2021 – Exp[anfing Medicare to Cover Dental, Hearing & Vision, and Other Issues
MEDICARE and the RECONCILIATION PACKGE Overview Congress is currently debating a $3.5 trillion legislative package that, according to the New York Times (Aug. 11, 2021) “is aimed at creating the largest expansion of the federal safety net in … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – September 2021 – Exp[anfing Medicare to Cover Dental, Hearing & Vision, and Other Issues
Get Ready – Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Next Month (10/15 – 12/7/2021)
Medicare’s Open Enrollment period – also known as the Annual Election Period or Annual Coordinated Election Period – runs from October 15 through December 7. During this time all Medicare beneficiaries can reevaluate their coverage, and make … [Read more...] about Get Ready – Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Next Month (10/15 – 12/7/2021)
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Ends December 7th
The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage choices for the coming year – ends next Monday, December 7th. During this time, people can enroll in, switch, or get out … [Read more...] about Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Ends December 7th
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Season Enters Final Weeks: Few People Compare Options, and the Means of Comparison are Often Flawed
Overview The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage choices for the coming year – lasts until December 7th. During this time, people can enroll in, switch, or … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Season Enters Final Weeks: Few People Compare Options, and the Means of Comparison are Often Flawed