[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="16547" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released proposed changes that will take significant steps in continuing the agency’s efforts to maximize competition among Medicare Advantage and Part D…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18539" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] CMS is working with partners and technology developers to address the social determinants of health for seniors, including poverty and care access. February 06, 2019 - To drive down healthcare costs for Medicare…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="18454" img_size="medium" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] Medicare Producer News Individual MA/MAPD: January 16, 2019 Don't worry, Walmart is still an in-network pharmacy for 2019 MAPD and PDP products CVS Health recently announced that Walmart has opted to leave its…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="16617" img_size="medium"][vc_column_text] The top performing hospital in 2019 will receive a 3.6% net increase, and the lowest performing hospital will incur a net decrease of 1.59%. KEY TAKEAWAYS More than 1,550 hospitals (over 55%)…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] he late enrollment penalty is an amount added to your Medicare Part D monthly premium. You may owe a late enrollment penalty if, for any continuous period of 63 days or more after your Initial…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="16426" img_size="full" alignment="center" css=".vc_custom_1541440411522{background-color: #aa0060 !important;}"][vc_column_text] Dear Agent, As a friendly reminder, Humana’s 2019 MAPD & PDP Recertification closes Friday, November 30, 2018. AHIP Remains a Requirement for Certification and Recertification AHIP is required…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="16364" img_size="full" alignment="center"][vc_column_text] New York state officials are considering blocking parts of the $68 billion merger of drugstore store chain CVS Health Corp. and Aetna Inc., jeopardizing billions of dollars in insurance premiums for Aetna. CVS…
CMS has released the Medicare Marketing Guidelines for 2019. Please click and view the link below: 2019 Medicare Marketing Guidelines Here
By Dena Bunis | AARP Medicare beneficiaries with high annual prescription drug costs will get some relief a year earlier than expected as a result of the budget deal President Trump signed early Friday. Part…