Tag: Medicare

Everything Senior Insurance Supports Utah Medicare Clients Through AEP 2025

Everything Senior Insurance provides Utah seniors with expert Medicare plan guidance and year-round support, highlighting key changes during the 2025 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.

Medicare Open Enrollment: Weighing Original Medicare with Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage

Analyze the benefits and considerations of switching from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare with Medigap during the 2026 open enrollment period for informed insurance decisions.

Webinar on Federal Employee Benefits and FEHB Plan Insights for 2025

Join a complimentary webinar with Ed Zurndorfer to explore Federal Employee Benefits, including FEHB plan comparisons and Medicare Part B integration, designed for federal employees and benefits professionals.

OIG Report Highlights Medicare Overpayments for Continuous Glucose Monitors

The HHS OIG report reveals Medicare Part B overpayments for continuous glucose monitors and supplies, recommending rate reductions to align with supplier costs and enhance program efficiency.

CMS Enhances Dialysis Facility Quality Transparency with DFCC Tool

CMS’s Dialysis Facility Care Compare on Medicare.gov offers star ratings and patient survey data to improve transparency and inform decisions on dialysis care quality. The new Provider Data Catalog enhances data access for stakeholders.

CMS to Revise Medicare Hospital Payment Weights Using Market-Based Data for FY2029

CMS plans to change Medicare hospital payment weights methodology using Medicare Advantage data starting FY2029, impacting hospital reimbursement and clinical documentation.

Overview of Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits for Part B Claims

Explore the role of Medicare's NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs) in regulating Part B claims, detailing guidelines for units of service and updates on edit files by CMS to ensure proper billing compliance.

U.S. Health Policy Update: Medicaid Work Rules, Medicare Changes, and ACA Uncertainty

Comprehensive update on U.S. health policy covering Medicaid work exemptions, Medicare Advantage financial reforms, ACA subsidy debates, and public health regulatory shifts impacting insurers and providers.

2024 U.S. Nursing Home Costs Highlight Financial Planning Importance

Explore the 2024 nursing home costs across U.S. states, Medicare coverage limitations, Medicaid eligibility rules, and financial planning strategies for long-term elder care.

Washington Insurance Chief Urges Medicare Insurers to Maintain Agent Commissions

Washington Insurance Commissioner urges Medicare insurers to continue paying commissions to agents assisting beneficiaries during Medicare Open Enrollment, citing consumer protection and market fairness concerns.