When the time comes to enroll in Medicare, you face the fundamental question: Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage? If you are new to the topic or need a refresher, Original Medicare is federally run and includes Part A (Hospitalization), Part B (Medical Insurance) and Part D (Drug Plan). Medicare Advantage is private insurance that is […]
Recycling: It’s a “Sound” Practice
We know firsthand about the importance of your overall health and its impact on health insurance coverage options and costs. One thing we can all do to contribute to community well-being is to keep our Connecticut shoreline a clean place to enjoy recreation, exercise and uphold our mental health by being outside and with others. […]
IMPORTANT MEDICAID UPDATE
During the pandemic, Connecticut extended health coverage for most Medicaid members enrolled on or after March 18, 2020, even if they no longer qualified, a process the federal government calls Continuous Enrollment. As of March 31, 2023, Connecticut began “Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment. That is, they resumed the process of reviewing households for eligibility. HUSKY Health […]
Looking Ahead: Updates to 2024 Medicare Advantage Program and Part D Payment Policies
In an effort to ensure that Medicare Advantage and Part D drug programs remain strong, fair and viable, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has ruled on commonsense updates for next year. Some abbreviated highlights: Medicare Advantage Guidelines are clarified to ensure equal access to medically necessary care as with Traditional Medicare. When […]
Inflation Reduction Act: Extending Relief for Marketplace Insurance Premiums
Our non-Medicare clients and friends may also benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act as it extends—through 2025—the financial help for premiums on Healthcare.gov and state-based Marketplaces (such as Access Health CT). These supports were initially made available through the American Rescue Plan of 2021 and would have expired at the end of 2022. On average, […]
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