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 […]
More Medicare Screening News
In the April 2022 edition of The Compass, we shared news about expanded coverage for lung cancer screenings. In July 2022, however, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not support coverage of Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC), an alternative tool to screen for colorectal cancer. (If you’re interested, read about the decision here.) The […]
Medicare Education is the Key: New Report Reveals Major Gaps in Medicare Comprehension Among Seniors
Distressingly, a recent study by a national healthcare consultancy of over 1,100 individuals aged 64 and older determined that for older Americans there is “widespread confusion and overwhelming enrollment challenges”1 surrounding Medicare. Unfortunately, this means that many Medicare-eligible Americans are selecting plans that do not meet their current and evolving healthcare coverage needs. This research […]
More Medicare Screening News
In the April edition of The Compass, we shared news about expanded coverage for lung cancer screenings. In July, however, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not support coverage of Computed Tomography Colonography (CTC), an alternative tool to screen for colorectal cancer. (If you’re interested, read about the decision here.) The real reason […]
Medicare and Social Security: The American Safety Net
Medicare and Social Security make up the tax-paid benefits of post-retirement healthcare coverage and income in the United States. Though distinct programs, they are highly interrelated and Medicare premiums are, in fact, deducted from Social Security payments. A high-level comparison includes: Timing Initial Medicare enrollment generally occurs in the 6-month period around the 65th birthday. Exceptions include individuals […]
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