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Humana Significantly Expands Medicare Advantage Health Plan Offerings in 2023 with Focus on Greater Value for Members

Erin Potter2022-11-10T18:54:01+00:00Medicare Advantage, News, Open Enrollment|

$0 premiums, dental and Rx benefit enhancements, new allowances, a USAA co-branded plan, and simplified access to prescriptions offer more options for beneficiaries LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today released details of its Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan offerings for 2023 – with a clear focus on benefits and support based on what its members have said they want and need. The news [...]

Wellcare Expands Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Offerings for 2023

Erin Potter2022-11-10T18:55:59+00:00Medicare Advantage, News, Open Enrollment|

Attributed to PR Newswire TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 Wellcare Medicare Advantage plans available in 209 new counties Wellcare will offer a total of 102 Prescription Drug Plans nationwide Value Based Insurance Design (VBID) model to improve health outcomes and lower costs for members with low-income subsidy on all Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) Amazon added to preferred retail pharmacy network† TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- [...]

Expanding Medicare Advantage in 2023

Erin Potter2022-11-10T18:57:43+00:00Medicare Advantage, News, Open Enrollment|

Original article published on beckerspayer.com by Jakob Emerson With the Medicare annual enrollment period set to begin Oct. 15, payers nationwide are greatly expanding their Medicare Advantage plans to new states and hundreds of new counties in 2023. Where providers are expanding MA plans next year: Aetna The CVS Health insurance arm said Oct. 1 it is expanding MA coverage to 141 new counties and 1 million more Medicare-eligible individuals [...]

Don’t Miss It – Open Enrollment is Happening Now!

Mark Ingles2022-11-10T19:18:41+00:00News, Open Enrollment|

It is arguably the most important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries. Starting October 15th and running through December 7th, anyone enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their plans. When you turned 65, you became eligible for Medicare, Parts A and B most likely. As new needs and ailments pop up, you might start questioning if you made the right decision, selecting the best plan for your needs. [...]

Are You Prepared for Medicare Open Enrollment?

Mark Ingles2022-11-15T21:06:58+00:00Open Enrollment|

As you continue aging like a fine wine and enjoying life, especially the retirement life, it’s important to be able to CONTINUE enjoying these Golden Years. When you turned 65, you became eligible for Medicare, Parts A and B most likely. As new needs and ailments pop up, you might start questioning if you made the right decision, selecting the best plan for your needs. Is there is something [...]

Could You Benefit from MORE Medicare Benefits?

Mark Ingles2022-11-11T14:36:06+00:00Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits, Open Enrollment|

During the Annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period, anyone on Medicare can make changes to their coverage. This event takes place only once a year between October 15 and December 7. During this time, beneficiaries can: Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or vice versa Join or drop a Medicare prescription drug plan Switch from Medicare Advantage plan with drug coverage to one without, or vice versa Update your [...]

Important Medicare Dates to Remember

Mark Ingles2022-11-11T14:54:29+00:00Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits, Open Enrollment, Original Medicare|

Are you a planner at heart? Many of us are so busy we have calendars to keep track of all the activities going on in our lives: birthday parties, appointments, anniversaries, little league baseball games. As we get closer to reaching age 65, and even once we do, it’s important to keep a few dates in mind… the different Medicare enrollment periods. Why is this important to remember? If [...]

Can I Sign up for Medicare Online?

Mark Ingles2022-11-11T21:35:20+00:00Open Enrollment|

One convenient option for applying to Medicare is to apply online. You can apply for Original Medicare, Parts A and B, online by visiting the Social Security website. This can be completed in as little as 15 minutes and from the comfort of your own home. Which means, you don’t need to brave traffic and can stay in your pajamas. It’s a win win! To do so, visit the [...]

How Do I Sign Up for Medicare?

Mark Ingles2020-07-25T13:19:33+00:00Open Enrollment|

As you get closer and closer to turning 65, you start wondering about Medicare. Do you need to enroll or will you be automatically enrolled? If you are collecting some form of Social Security, whether that is due to retirement or disability, you are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B when you become eligible. You become eligible when you turn 65 or have been receiving Social Security [...]

Medicare Open Enrollment Period Commonly Asked Questions

Mark Ingles2022-11-14T18:54:19+00:00Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Open Enrollment, Original Medicare|

There is a lot to consider when becoming eligible for Medicare, and many people question if they make the right decision, selecting the best plan for their needs. If you have enrolled in Medicare but are wondering if there is something better out there for you, the Open Enrollment period is your time to investigate this further. For everything you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment Period, read [...]