The current Medicare enrollment period ends on December 7, 2019. As reported yesterday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, while some Medicare Plan Finder (MFP) problems previously identified have been fixed, there are still significant outstanding … [Read more...] about Two Weeks Left in Medicare Enrollment Period
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Medicare Enrollment Problems Persist
Problems with Medicare Plan Finder Persist As reported by SHIPs across the country and some of our partner organizations, problems with the new Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) persist during the current Medicare Annual Election Period, which lasts … [Read more...] about Medicare Enrollment Problems Persist
CMS Extends “Equitable Relief” from Part B Late Enrollment Penalties for People Moving from ACA Marketplace Plans to Medicare
CMS will continue offering “Equitable Relief” to Medicare beneficiaries who are confused about the transition from an ACA Health Insurance Exchange (Marketplace) plan to Medicare. Under Equitable Relief, people who are eligible for Medicare and have … [Read more...] about CMS Extends “Equitable Relief” from Part B Late Enrollment Penalties for People Moving from ACA Marketplace Plans to Medicare
Medicare’s Annual Election Period Starts Next Week – October 15th
The Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP), between October 15th and December 7th, is the time period during which Medicare beneficiaries can make coverage elections effective January 1st (this period is often referred to as the Open Enrollment … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Annual Election Period Starts Next Week – October 15th
Medicare Plan Finder Pending Additional Updates; Concerns Remain
As discussed in a recent CMA Alert, the Center or Medicare Advocacy joined Medicare Rights Center, Justice in Aging and National Council on Aging in writing to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to express … [Read more...] about Medicare Plan Finder Pending Additional Updates; Concerns Remain
Medicare Platform: Objective Information and Consumer Protections Face Challenges
At the beginning of the current session of Congress, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out a Medicare Platform for the New Congress to guide improvements to Medicare and possible expansion of the Medicare-covered population. One of the core … [Read more...] about Medicare Platform: Objective Information and Consumer Protections Face Challenges
Advocates Issue Joint Letter Raising Alarms about New Medicare Plan Finder and Revisions to MA and Part D Marketing Guidelines
On August 27, 2019, the same day that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) debuted the updated Medicare Plan Finder (MPF) tool, four beneficiary advocacy organizations – the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging, Medicare … [Read more...] about Advocates Issue Joint Letter Raising Alarms about New Medicare Plan Finder and Revisions to MA and Part D Marketing Guidelines
Beneficiary Advocates Raise Alarms Concerning Roll-Out of New Medicare Plan Finder and Revision of Medicare Marketing Rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 27, 2019 Contact: Justice in Aging - Vanessa Barrington: 510-256-1200, vbarrington@justiceinaging.org Medicare Rights Center – Mitchell Clark: 212-204-6286, mclark@medicarerights.org Center for Medicare Advocacy – … [Read more...] about Beneficiary Advocates Raise Alarms Concerning Roll-Out of New Medicare Plan Finder and Revision of Medicare Marketing Rules
Government Watchdog Report Outlines Problems with Current Medicare Plan Finder As New Version Awaits Debut
In late July 2019, the General Accounting Office (GAO) issued a report entitled “Medicare Plan Finder: Usability Problems and Incomplete Information Create Challenges for Beneficiaries Comparing Coverage Options” (GAO-19-627). In short, according … [Read more...] about Government Watchdog Report Outlines Problems with Current Medicare Plan Finder As New Version Awaits Debut
Center Letter in Support of Legislation to Help Beneficiaries Make Medicare Decisions
June 25, 2019 The Honorable Richard Neal, Chairman The Honorable Kevin Brady, Ranking Member House Ways and Means Committee Washington, DC 20515 Dear Chairman Neal, Ranking Member Brady: The Center for Medicare Advocacy (Center) applauds … [Read more...] about Center Letter in Support of Legislation to Help Beneficiaries Make Medicare Decisions