07 Jun CMS Releases 2020 Parameters for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

Posted at 10:00h in Benefits Administration, benefits compliance, ClearPath blog, Compliance Alert, Default, healthcare, medicare

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Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2020 parameters for the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit. Read this blog post from UBA to learn more. ...

06 Feb Proposed 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Rule

Posted at 10:00h in ACA, benefits, Benefits Administration, ClearPath blog, Default, Employee Benefits, health care benefits, Health Care Plans, healthcare, HR, HR Elements, medicaid, medicare

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Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule for 2020 benefit payment and parameters. Read this blog post to learn more about the proposed rule. ...

02 Nov 4 FAQs about 2019 Medicare rates

Posted at 10:00h in benefits, ClearPath blog, Default, medicare, medicare advantage, premiums

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Medicare managers report that Medicare Part B premiums are expected to be held to roughly a 1.1 percent increase for most enrollees in 2019. Read this blog post for answers to the four most frequently asked questions about the 2019 Medicare rates....

01 Oct Oct. 15 Deadline Nears for Medicare Part D Coverage Notices

Posted at 10:00h in ClearPath blog, Default, Employee Benefits, health care benefits, Health Care Reform, medicare

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The October 15 Medicare Part D coverage notice deadline is almost here. All plan sponsors that offer prescription drug coverage must provide notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before October 15. Continue reading for more information. ...

17 Apr March 2018 Compliance Recap

Posted at 12:08h in Compliance Recap, Employee Benefits, Health Care, HSA, IRS, medicare, social security

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From UBA Benefits, here is your March 2018 Compliance Recap - everything you need to know that's been happening in the employee benefits world.March was a quiet month in the employee benefits world. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a bulletin that lowered the family contribution...

17 Apr Medicare Advantage payments to see 3.4 percent increase next year

Posted at 06:01h in medicaid, medicare, medicare advantage, poll, Survey

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About 21.4 million people are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, while 37.7 million rely on standard Medicare. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.S. agency that oversees Medicare said it will increase payments to privately run health plans for the elderly by an average of 3.4 percent next year, almost double...

03 Apr Medicare Out-Of-Pocket Expenses Q&A

Posted at 11:58h in cost, medicare

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How much does the average Medicare recipient pay out of pocket for medical expenses? Q: How much does the average Medicare recipient pay out of pocket for medical coverage and expenses? A: According to a Kaiser Family Foundation study published in 2018, the average Medicare beneficiary...

24 Nov Pressure Builds To Cut Medicare Patients In On Prescription Deals

Posted at 10:00h in Default, Health Care, Health Care Plans, medicare, PHARMA

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In this article from Kaiser Health News, the stupendous rise of prescription costs is finally addressed. What steps are being taken to reduce costs for Medicare patients? Find out below. Medicare enrollees, who have watched their out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs climb in recent years, might...

27 Oct Medicare Advantage: How Robust Are Plans’ Physician Networks?

Posted at 10:00h in Default, Helpful Tips, medicare, medicare advantage, Well-being

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Looking for a comprehensive report on Medicare? Look no further. In this article - originally posted on Kaiser Family Foundation - we offer you informative graphs that indicate the size and breadth of provider networks between Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare. Take a look below...

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07 Jun CMS Releases 2020 Parameters for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit

06 Feb Proposed 2020 Benefit Payment and Parameters Rule

02 Nov 4 FAQs about 2019 Medicare rates

01 Oct Oct. 15 Deadline Nears for Medicare Part D Coverage Notices

17 Apr Medicare Advantage payments to see 3.4 percent increase next year

03 Apr Medicare Out-Of-Pocket Expenses Q&A

24 Nov Pressure Builds To Cut Medicare Patients In On Prescription Deals

27 Oct Medicare Advantage: How Robust Are Plans’ Physician Networks?

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