Medicare News and Compliance

Seniors to be aware of new chronic heart syndrome called CKM.

Nov 5, 2023 - Seniors should be aware of a new heart syndrome called cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM which is linked to obesity, diabetes, and kidney disease

Things to Know about The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Period

Nov 5, 2023 - You can alter your Medicare coverage during Fall Open Enrollment, sometimes referred to as the Annual Election Period.

Medicare begins to negotiate to get you lower drug prices for 2026!

Nov 4, 2023 - Medicare begins to negotiate to get you lower drug prices for 2026!

Medicare (CMS) 2023 Prohibits the Marketing of Generalized Savings

Nov 4, 2023 - Those marketing Medicare cannot generalize savings when the actual savings are specific to the individual and-or plan.

Lower out-of-pocket drug costs

Nov 3, 2023 - Find out who might pay a lower coinsurance amount for certain prescription drugs.

Time limits for Scope of Sales Appointments and Business Reply cards:

Nov 3, 2023 - CMS established a time limit in writing, for Scope of Sales Appointments, Permission to Contact and Business reply cards

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule

Nov 3, 2023 - Effective: 9-30-2023 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final compliance rule.

Different Ways Medicare Can help Pay Drug Costs.

Nov 3, 2023 - Did you realize there are several ways Medicare might pay for prescription drug expenses?

Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act: Update on CMS Implementation

Nov 3, 2023 - Federal Government Stated Goals and Chronology of Events regarding the Medicare program for all beneficiaries

How a MedHelpCenter Sales Consultants speaks to our Customers.

Nov 3, 2023 - These are the traits you should be looking for in a Senior Health Insurance Salesperson so the potential Beneficiary completely understands the plan!

CMS Limit Care restrictions for Patients by Restricting the Use of AI Predictive Health Software

Nov 3, 2023 - Learn how medical predictive technology could be used to limit treatments for Medicare patients.

CMS releases 2024 star ratings for Medicare Advantage parts A, B and D Plans

Nov 3, 2023 - Approximately 42% of Medicare Advantage plans for 2024 that include Part D prescription drug coverage achieved at least a 4-star rating.

2023 Updates on Agent Permission To Call and Scope of Sales Appointments!

Nov 2, 2023 - Requires Agents 48 Hours between an SOA and an Appointment except when:

Medicare Prohibiting regarding use of name "Medicare" or Logo in Ads!

Nov 1, 2023 - CMS-Medicare 2023-2024 Prohibits Use of name or logo in Government Products such as Medicare, CMS, and Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) logo.

More large businesses are using Medicare Advantage Plans

Nov 1, 2023 - Companies offering retiree health benefits using Medicare Advantage has risen 26 percentage points since 2017