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.
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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.
Medicare Advantage startups primed to disrupt the status quo?
14 new Medicare Advantage organizations are entering the market this Fall as the Annual Election Period begins in October, many bolstered by new flexibility in plan and benefit design recently permitted by CMS.
Older adults willing to pay more in Medicare premiums to ensure cap on out...
New survey finds 1 in 5 adults who currently take prescription drugs struggle to pay for them each month; and three-quarters of all surveyed support legislation that places a cap on what seniors pay for prescription drugs in Medicare Part D.
Prediction: Eased value-added rules for Medicare Advantage will boost fall enrollment
Cavulus CEO Patrick Phillips predicts new and uniquely expanded benefits in wake of CMS recently easing supplemental health benefits rules