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
Medicare Enrollment
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 PersistAs 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 Fully Informed Project
Providing Medicare Beneficiaries with Complete, Objective Information to Help Them Make the Best Enrollment DecisionThe Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare partnered on an education … [Read more...] about Medicare Fully Informed Project
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 & You 2020 – Better Than Draft, But Room for Improvement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently posted the Medicare & You 2020 handbook on their website. The Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) reviewed the new handbook with an eye toward assessing the balance of … [Read more...] about Medicare & You 2020 – Better Than Draft, But Room for Improvement