So far, theCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports, home health care access and usage hasn’t changed as a result. But, it said, the new model has led to declines in professional care, communication and discussion of care with Medicare beneficiaries. “We’ll see how this home h...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services project an average Part C (Medicare Advantage) monthly premium of $18.23 for 2024 (down to $170 per month for 2025). Some Part C plans do not charge a premium at all. Other costs can include co-payments for doctor visits and other services.14...
In developing strategies to succeed with these trends, many healthcare leaders are realizing that Medicare Advantage (MA) is a key component to their long-term success. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has projected that Medicare Advantage enrollment will reach an “all-time h...
THENURSINGHOMEFIVESTARRATING: HOWDOESITCOMPARETORESIDENTANDFAMILYVIEWSOFCARE? byAnthonyR.Williams In2008,theCentersforMedicareandMedicaidServices(CMS)implementedafive-starrating systemofnursinghomesintheUnitedStates.Thesestarratingshavebeenwidelypublicized ...
to your coverage if you qualify for a Special Election Period. Some examples of situations that may qualify you for a Special Election Period include, but aren’t limited to, moving outside of your Medicare plan’s service area, losing your Medicaid eligibility, or moving into a nursing home...
This study explores the relationship between financial condition and selected quality measures for 1,197 nursing homes in Florida. Data sources included the Online Survey, Certification and Reporting (OSCAR) data reports and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare cost report from...