On April 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register titled “Medicare Program; Implementing Certain Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Revisions to … [Read more...] about CMS Issues Proposed Rule That Will Address Significant Medicare Enrollment Pitfalls and Provide Other Important Help
Medicare Enrollment
Limited Equitable Relief for Individuals Facing Difficulties with Part A or B Enrollment and Disenrollment Requests Through Social Security Administration
In recent months, Medicare beneficiaries (or those becoming eligible for Medicare) have reported difficulties in contacting the Social Security Administration (SSA) in order to submit enrollment or disenrollment requests for Part Aor B. In … [Read more...] about Limited Equitable Relief for Individuals Facing Difficulties with Part A or B Enrollment and Disenrollment Requests Through Social Security Administration
CMS Resources to Remind People with Medicare to Review and Compare Coverage
People with Medicare have only until December 7 to compare plans to see if they can save money or get better health and prescription drug coverage for 2022 Medicare plans coverage options and costs can change each year, and Medicare beneficiaries … [Read more...] about CMS Resources to Remind People with Medicare to Review and Compare Coverage
2022 Medicare Cost-Sharing Rates Released
On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2022 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. Each year, Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayment … [Read more...] about 2022 Medicare Cost-Sharing Rates Released
Increased Medicare Costs for 2022 – A Look Behind the Numbers
On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2022 Medicare cost-sharing, premium and co-pay amounts. Most significantly, the monthly Part B premium is increasing from $148.50 in 2021 to $170.10 in … [Read more...] about Increased Medicare Costs for 2022 – A Look Behind the Numbers
As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Progresses, Beware of Marketing Misconduct
We are now roughly half-way through the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) which ends on December 7 – the time during which people can compare, change and/or get out of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans for the following calendar … [Read more...] about As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Progresses, Beware of Marketing Misconduct
New Issue Brief | Retiree Auto Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Plans – Choice is Under Threat
Increasingly, employers and unions that offer retirement health benefits are contracting with private insurance carriers to provide group Medicare Advantage benefits in place of traditional (or original) Medicare. The Center for Medicare Advocacy has … [Read more...] about New Issue Brief | Retiree Auto Enrollment in Medicare Advantage Plans – Choice is Under Threat
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
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7
With the Medicare open enrollment period beginning on October 15, we encourage Medicare beneficiaries to choose carefully between traditional Medicare and joining a private Medicare Advantage plan. This is particularly important, as consumer … [Read more...] about Medicare Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7
CMS Releases Private Medicare Rates – Choose Your Coverage Wisely
On September 29 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released 2022 Medicare Advantage and Part D cost sharing and premium numbers. CMS released the information ahead of the annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period to help … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Private Medicare Rates – Choose Your Coverage Wisely