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2019 Medicare Cost-Sharing Announced
Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Medicare premium, deductible and co-pay amounts for 2019. Below are the 2019 cost-sharing amounts. Part A Premium (For those not automatically enrolled) 0-29 … [Read more...] about 2019 Medicare Cost-Sharing Announced
CMA Alert – You CAN Leave the Nursing Home; 2018 Cost-Sharing; Enrollment Reminder; Talk Turkey About Taxes
Home for the Holidays: Leaving the Nursing Home During a Medicare-Covered Stay 2018 Medicare Cost Sharing REMINDER: Medicare Enrollment Continues through December 7th Tax Bill Facing Vote in the Senate Next Week – Time to Talk … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – You CAN Leave the Nursing Home; 2018 Cost-Sharing; Enrollment Reminder; Talk Turkey About Taxes
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Has Begun – Ends December 7
Fall is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to explore their options regarding traditional Medicare, Part D prescription drug plans and Part C Medicare Advantage plans. The Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) starts on October 15th and … [Read more...] about Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Has Begun – Ends December 7
Minimal Social Security COLA Increase Will Likely Lead to Dramatic Part B Premium Increases for Some, Large Deductible Increase for All, Unless Congress Intervenes
On October 18, 2016, the Social Security Administration announced that the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will increase by only 0.3% in 2017. Although Medicare premiums won’t be announced until later this Fall, as a result of … [Read more...] about Minimal Social Security COLA Increase Will Likely Lead to Dramatic Part B Premium Increases for Some, Large Deductible Increase for All, Unless Congress Intervenes
People with Medicare Beware: COBRA Is Not Coverage as a “Current” Employee
Caution Advocates have seen an increase in the number of Medicare beneficiaries who have delayed enrolling in Medicare Part B, thinking, erroneously, that because they are paying for and receiving continued health coverage under COBRA, they do not … [Read more...] about People with Medicare Beware: COBRA Is Not Coverage as a “Current” Employee
2016 Cost-Sharing Announced
This week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the Medicare premium, deductible and co-pay amounts for 2016. As the Center for Medicare Advocacy has extensively reported, the Part B Premium, which was feared to spike … [Read more...] about 2016 Cost-Sharing Announced
2015 Medicare Cost Sharing
Hospital Deductible: $1,260.00 / Benefit period Hospital Coinsurance: Days 0-60: $0 Days 61-90: $315 / Day Days 91-150: $630/ Day Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance: Days 1-20: $0 Days 21-100: $157.50/ Day Part A … [Read more...] about 2015 Medicare Cost Sharing
Annual Enrollment for Medicare Advantage & Part D: October 15 – December 7
Fall is the time for Medicare beneficiaries to explore their options regarding Part D prescription drug plans and Part C Medicare Advantage plans. The Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D … [Read more...] about Annual Enrollment for Medicare Advantage & Part D: October 15 – December 7
Good News: Trustees Project Longer Medicare Solvency
Today, the Medicare Trustees issued their annual report on Medicare's financial status. According to this year's report, the Part A (Hospital Insurance) Trust Fund has sufficient reserves to fully pay Medicare benefits until 2026 … [Read more...] about Good News: Trustees Project Longer Medicare Solvency