Using 2023 Medicare Advantage star ratings—ranging from the highest ratings (4.5 or 5 stars) to lower ratings (less than 3.5 stars)—the researchers mapped the availability of plans in 3,075 US counties. They also looked at county-level characteristics using the Centers for Disease Control and...
You will be paying these monthly premiums to the private insurance company that offers the Medicare Supplement plan you choose. This will be in addition to your regular payments for your original Medicare plan. The Difference Between Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage Plans ...
Top 5 states with Medicare Advantage cutsJulie MillerManaged Healthcare Executive E-News
If you are a Medicare beneficiary or are researching plans for your initial Medicare enrollment, you know that Original Medicare does not cover dental services. Some Medicare Advantage plans may offer dental coverage. However, few of those plans offer anything more than basic coverage. Find Medicare...
Previous data shed light ontrends in beneficiaries' preferences for Medicare Advantage plans, such as quality of care, access to care and affordability, but do beneficiaries have access to plans that will fulfill these expectations in 2025?
CMS touted the benefits of MA plans ahead of open enrollment on October 15. "Medicare Advantage enrollees will continue to have access to high quality plans while plan choices are increasing and premiums are declining," said CMS Administrator Seema Verma. This story has been u...
Going along the same lines of ensuring long-term success and enhanced patient satisfaction, CMS rates Medicare Advantage plans by giving them Star Ratings which help beneficiaries and their family members make informed decisions. As MA Star Ratings become the most visible mark of success, the only...
“For many clients, they’ve done what they’ve thought was the right thing and they have maximized their 401(k) pretax withholding. But then when they retire, they have largerequired minimum distributionsthat affect their tax rates, their property tax credits, and their Medicare premium. ...
Spain is a wondrous mix of the old and new. To help navigate this great country, I put this packing checklist together. I also include what to wear in Spain as well as a list of items NOT to bring and other FAQs.
Continuing to work after you retire can also be a cost-effective way to keephealth insuranceand other coverage you may need, at least until you're eligible for Medicare at age 65. For example, if you received life ordisability insuranceas an employee benefit while you were working, make sur...