The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated summary of "Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance" statistics. Updated with the 2020 data, the infographic serves as a quick reference to help policy makers and the general … [Read more...] about CMS Issues New “Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance” Statistics
Medicare Summary
“Medicare & You” Continues to Reverse Bias Towards, and More Accurately Describe, Medicare Advantage
The Medicare & You Handbook is widely read by beneficiaries who often use it as their sole or primary source of information about Medicare. In contrast to advertising and other promotion by companies and their agents seeking to sell products in … [Read more...] about “Medicare & You” Continues to Reverse Bias Towards, and More Accurately Describe, Medicare Advantage
2023 Medicare Cost Sharing Released
On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, as well as the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly … [Read more...] about 2023 Medicare Cost Sharing Released
CMS Releases Data re: Medicare and Medicaid
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), reproduced below. Medicare As of November 2021, 64.1 … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Data re: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare Platform:
Core Considerations for Today & Tomorrow The Center for Medicare Advocacy works for a comprehensive Medicare program and quality health coverage and care for all people. To accomplish these goals for current and future beneficiaries in the … [Read more...] about Medicare Platform:
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