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Cigna Expands its Medicare Advantage Plans for 2023, Giving Americans More Healthcare Choices, Personalization and Social Support

Erin Potter2023-04-14T20:09:16+00:00Medicare Advantage, News, Open Enrollment|

Cigna announces 22 percent growth in geographic footprint for 2023 Expansion includes 106 new counties, including new presence in New York and Kentucky Cigna will offer a $0 premium plan in each county, most current customers will pay same or lower premiums Benefits include caregiver, companion and social support programs and broader financial wellness incentives NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, Cigna (NYSE: CI) [...]

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

Erin Potter2023-04-14T20:09:28+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 Potter2023-04-14T20:09:34+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 Potter2022-10-04T19:09:18+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 [...]

Are Medicare Advantage Plans Bad?

Erin Potter2022-10-18T16:17:26+00:00Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits|

The Medicare system has been around for over 50 years, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to understand. Oftentimes people try enrolling on their own without any assistance, the process can be hard to understand and the end result is that Medicare Advantage plans get a bad name. Many people enroll and are happy with the benefits specific to their Medicare Advantage plan. Unfortunately, a large number of people [...]

Experts Say Medicare Can Help You Stay Independent In Your Home Longer

Erin Potter2022-10-04T19:37:04+00:00Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits|

Tens of millions of Americans on Medicare may be missing out on desperately needed help paying for rent or utilities. See if you qualify and get this benefit as soon as the first of next month. Medicare is rapidly expanding its benefits, but it is so complicated, few people know this new benefit is available to them. In Medicare-speak, help with rent and utilities is called "General Supports For Living." [...]

Staying Young: Physical Activity for Aging Americans

Mark Ingles2022-09-08T16:35:28+00:00Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits|

You’ve heard it a million times: exercise is good for you. So good in fact, that it’s something you should aim to do daily. The science is there. There are countless studies proving the countless health benefits associated with exercise. And truly, it becomes even more important as we age. On top of the benefits we’ve outlined below, physical activity will also help you maintain your independence as you age. [...]

What Happens if I Need a Doctor While Traveling?

Mark Ingles2022-08-23T14:18:40+00:00Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare, Retirement|

To many, retirement means freedom. Being able to wake up and do as you please all day, without the responsibility of work. Many older Americans use this time to travel, checking off places and things on their bucket list. If you plan to become a jetsetter upon retirement, you should check whether your health insurance coverage travels with you. When you travel, your coverage will depend on where you travel [...]

What’s the Difference Between Medigap and Medicare Advantage?

Mark Ingles2022-03-23T20:50:18+00:00Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part C|

Debunking Medicare can be mind boggling. That’s exactly why we work with people just like you, comparing hundreds of plans to find the best option for them based on their condition, budget, and location. Many future and current beneficiaries ask the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap. Is one better than the other? Do you need one or both? This blog will help break it down. Medigap Medigap plans have [...]

Medicare Advantage or Medicare Original?

Mark Ingles2022-08-23T20:38:51+00:00Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare|

There are so many options for Medicare these days. Outside of Original Medicare, Parts A and B, beneficiaries can opt for a Medicare Advantage plan which can offer additional, and impressive, benefits. Which Medicare plan is best for you? Cost is a major deciding factor on most purchases in life, and Medicare plans are no exception. In addition to your premiums, you should also factor in things like deductibles, coinsurance, [...]