Medicare Advantage industry adapting to COVID-19 challenges
Operations are rapidly changing in the market according to Patrick Phillips, CEO of Cavulus, a leading tech firm serving the industry.
Recent Medicare News
New 2020 Medigap Cost Comparison study focuses on Plan G
With Plan F no longer available, AAMSI study focuses on price differences by city for Plan G.
Agent Pipeline joins forces with Integrity Marketing Group
Successful IMO now has ability to tap into Integrity's vast resources in what leaders of both firms call a “transformational partnership.”
Complexities in MA options discourage seniors from comparing plans
Many seniors miss out on savings and benefits because they are confused about how to shop for Medicare Advantage plans, says Ensurem CEO Dave Rich.
Comparison shopping can save Med Supp enrollees more than $1,000 per year
A new analysis of Plans F, G and N from eHealth shows that finding the lowest-price Medicare Supplement plan available can pay big dividends.
Medicare premiums taking one of biggest jumps in years says Senior Citizens League
While the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will increase benefits by 1.6% in 2020, Medicare Part B premiums are climbing by 6.7%, more than four times faster.
HealthSherpa launches nationwide, user-friendly Medicaid application
Health technology company has already processed over 1,700 Medicaid applications through the new pathway.
Vast majority of those selecting Medicare Advantage choose $0 premium plans
Medicare Open Enrollment ‘half-time’ snapshot from eHealth finds premiums down 43% for Medicare Advantage, 15% lower for Part D, and up 8% for Medicare Supplement
Few health insurance consumers believe ‘Medicare for All’ would be implemented
New eHealth survey finds broad support for government action to reduce the cost of prescription drugs.
Survey finds Medicare premiums cost retirees $5,000 annually
The Senior Citizens League says annual COLA increases lag significantly behind the growth in Medicare premiums, making it important for retirees to compare coverage during open enrollment.
CMS credits Trump Administration for driving access to more high-quality Medicare plan choices in...
CMS releases star ratings for 2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Plans as Open Enrollment begins.