Social Security - Availability and Advice for Contacting Offices National Public Radio recently reported that the backlog of cases pending in Social Security Administration (SSA) offices has fallen by 11% since March 23, when the agency … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Updates to Medicare Enrollment and Emerging Social Security Office Efficiencies to Process Changes for Beneficiaries
Medicare Enrollment
Reminder: Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period Ends this Month; Ongoing Opportunity for Special Enrollment Period
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP) Effective 2019, for the first 3 months of the calendar year there is a continuous open enrollment and disenrollment period relating to Medicare Advantage (MA) plans called the Medicare Advantage … [Read more...] about Reminder: Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period Ends this Month; Ongoing Opportunity for Special Enrollment Period
House Committees Work to Address Problems Coordinating COBRA and Medicare Enrollment
On January 21, 2020, the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House Ways & Means, Energy & Commerce, and Education & Labor Committees sent a letter to the Secretaries of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) asking … [Read more...] about House Committees Work to Address Problems Coordinating COBRA and Medicare Enrollment
CMS Continues to Downplay Medicare Plan Finder Problems and Availability of Special Enrollment Period
The Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage elections for the following year – ended on December 7, 2019. As discussed in previous CMA Alerts, there were a number of factors … [Read more...] about CMS Continues to Downplay Medicare Plan Finder Problems and Availability of Special Enrollment Period
In Final Days of Medicare Enrollment Period, CMS Continues to Deny Problems with Medicare Plan Finder, Which Could Hurt Beneficiaries
The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) is the period during which individuals review their Medicare coverage for the next year and consider their options. At this time, beneficiaries can return to or continue in Traditional Medicare, … [Read more...] about In Final Days of Medicare Enrollment Period, CMS Continues to Deny Problems with Medicare Plan Finder, Which Could Hurt Beneficiaries
Time for Medicare Enrollment – Time to Talk Turkey!
From the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Medicare Rights Center: Medicare Fall Open Enrollment continues through December 7 — so you still have time to make certain changes to your coverage, including switching prescription drug plans or … [Read more...] about Time for Medicare Enrollment – Time to Talk Turkey!
Two Weeks Left in Medicare Enrollment Period
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
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