Medicare
Medicare Part D Annual Notices
Sample Personalized Employee Letters for Notification of Creditable or Non-Creditable Coverage in Word Documents - These Model Notices were issued for use on or after January 1, 2009, and are still current:
- Model Creditable Coverage Notice
- Model Creditable Coverage Notice - Spanish Version
- Model Non-Creditable Coverage Notice
- Model Non-Creditable Coverage Notice - Spanish Version
Spanish versions are available on the CMS website: www.cms.hhs.gov.
Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP)
Medicare Advantage News
Special Election Period Opportunity for Universal Health Care Members
Effective April 1st, 2013, Universal Health Care Inc. has been ordered liquidated. Their members' health care coverage is cancelled as of this date. Members have been notified that they have a Special Election Period from March 1st through May 31st to choose a new Medicare plan. Get carrier-specific instructions on how to enroll these clients.
CMS Reverses Position on Proposed Medicare Advantage Cuts
The industry breathed a big sigh of relief Monday when CMS announced it was reversing course and instead of a 2.2% reimbursement cut, it was actually increasing reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage plans by 3.3%! Read Dwane McFerrin's Take on what this should mean going forward.
Give Your Clients an MA Upgrade
Coventry, Humana and UnitedHealthcare® have all introduced procedures that allow agents to help their clients switch from low-performing plans and still get paid. Get step-by-step instructions on how to compliantly help your clients make the switch and get paid.
CMS Response to Medicare Enrollment Disruptions Due to Hurricane Sandy
- Memo: Reminder of Pharmacy and Provider Access during a Federal Disaster or Other Public Health Emergency Declaration
- Memo: Enrollment Opportunities for Individuals Affected by Hurricane Sandy Following the Annual Enrollment Period
- Open Enrollment Issues Related to Hurricane Sandy - Frequently Asked Questions
For more information, please contact Farren Baer.