The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a major change to Medicare Enrollment Periods beginning January 1, 2011. [Read more...]
Medicare Doughnut Hole Discount Program
May 7, 2010 By 1 Comment
Medicare has unveiled a new program designed to offer discounts to Medicare beneficiaries that have hit the doughnut hole of their prescription drug plan. [Read more...]
2010 Medicare Changes
January 25, 2010 By 1 Comment
Here’s a quick overview of changes that went into effect for Medicare beneficiaries effective January 1, 2010. [Read more...]
Federal Lawsuit Targets Tennessee Business
May 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The owner of a Nashville home healthcare agency has been accused Medicare fraud. [Read more...]
Get Help with Prescription Medication Costs
May 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
1 in 5 Tennesseans have gone without their prescribed medications, split pills, or skipped doses due to high drug costs. [Read more...]
A.M. Best Affirms Mutual of Omaha
April 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
It seems that nearly every day we’re hearing about a bank failure or bailout. After witnessing the near collapse of our financial system, including a massive bailout of AIG (the nation’s largest insurer), it’s refreshing to see an insurance company have its rating affirmed by A. M. Best. [Read more...]
Open Enrollment Period
January 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans closed on December 31. So, what’s next? [Read more...]
2009 Medicare Changes
October 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Medicare information for 2009 has been released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and for the first time since 2000 there will be no increase in the standard Part B premium. [Read more...]
Medicare Part D Costs Lower Than Expected
August 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that despite an average increase of 12% for Medicare Part D plans in 2009, the program costs as a whole are approximately 37% lower than originally expected. [Read more...]
Inside The Doughnut Hole
August 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The “doughnut hole” is a term that many Medicare eligible senior citizens are quickly becoming familiar with. What exactly is the doughnut hole and how does it work? [Read more...]