Medicare News and Compliance

How do I enroll during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period?

Feb 23, 2024 - The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is open each year from October 15 to December 7. What options are available to you during this window?

What is Parkinson's disease?

Feb 4, 2024 - Parkinson's Disease, Symptoms, causes, ways to cope with diagnosis

Key 2024 Medicare Advantage Statistics

Feb 4, 2024 - Medicare Advantage Enrollments keep growing!

CMS NEW prior authorization rule takes effect January 1st 2024

Feb 4, 2024 - On January 1, 2024 a new CMS rule that aims to simplify Part D and Medicare Advantage prior authorizations went into effect.

What's the best time of the day for Seniors to exercise?

Feb 4, 2024 - Your Circadian Rhythms and time of day can possibly effect your blood pressure and waistline.

Medicare Advantage Part C Customer Satisfaction Statistics for 2023.

Dec 14, 2023 - Medicare Advantage Customers Love their plans in 2023!

Latest survey projects 5.2% increase in health benefits costs in 2024

Nov 21, 2023 - 2024 Health Care plans are likely to increase due in part to the new generation of diabetes and weight loss drugs.

Visceral fat is linked to Alzheimer's risk.

Nov 21, 2023 - individuals with excess visceral fat, or fat found around the internal organs, may have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease as they age.

Does Medicare Advantage Pay For Prescription Drugs?

Nov 10, 2023 - Yes, Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) CMS approved plans often include prescription drug coverage as part of their benefits.

Using an Advantage Plan you may be paying less for Prescription drugs.

Nov 5, 2023 - 4-20-2023 Notice of new Medicare Advantage prescription drug pricing.

What does the new Alzheimer's Aduhelm (aducanumab) drug do?

Nov 5, 2023 - The theory behind Aduhelm is that by removing beta-amyloid from the brain, it may slow or halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

What does the new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab do?

Nov 5, 2023 - Lecanemab (also known as BAN2401) is another experimental drug for Alzheimer's disease that is currently being studied in clinical trials.

Negotiated Drug rebates will filter down to the Beneficiaries.

Nov 5, 2023 - The federal gov't will send invoices to drug companies for Part B inflation refunds for drug rebates before 2025. The Medicare Trust Fund receives the rebates.

Per CMS, the two main ways to get Medicare Health Coverage

Nov 5, 2023 - October 15th, is the first day of the Medicare Annual Enrollment period

There Are Shortages Due To High Demand For New RSV Shots

Nov 5, 2023 - According to recent Pfizer study, widespread use of the company's maternal RSV vaccine could drastically lower the number of newborn hospitalizations.