Navigating Medicare Appeals: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024 Navigating the intricacies of Medicare coverage can be a smooth sail for some, yet a challenge for others, particularly when facing denials. It’s crucial for clients to know that if they encounter a denial, they possess the right to appeal. This guide aims to demystify the Medicare […]
Medicare Part D Changes in 2025: Understanding the New ‘Smoothing’ Payment Plan As we approach 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for Medicare Part D beneficiaries. Gr8 Medicare Solutions is here to guide you through these updates, ensuring you understand and can take full advantage of the new measures designed to ease your prescription drug costs. […]
In general, a Medicare Advantage plan is a health plan option approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and operated by a private insurance company. Sometimes, you will hear a Medicare Advantage plan called a “Medicare Part C plan” or a Medicare Health plan. A Medicare Advantage MAPD (or MA-PD )includes Medicare […]
Medicare With Employer Coverage There are a number of rules to be aware of when it comes to applying for Medicare with employer coverage. It is important to understand the valid waivers for Medicare part B for individuals who are working at age 65 or older. We will review the rules, how to apply for […]
Medicare Part B Enrollment Rules 2023 Medicare Part B Enrollment Rules 2023 There are a number of changes to the Medicare Part B enrollment rules 2023. All the changes make it easier for a beneficiary to enroll in Part B if they are in a delayed B enrollment situation. We will go over the rules […]
The Inflation Reduction Act will save money for people with Medicare by improving access to affordable treatments and strengthening the Medicare program. Here is what the law means for you: Lower drug costs & improved Part D coverage The cost of a month’s supply of each Part D-covered insulin will be capped at $35, and you […]
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period explained The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period – AEP for short – is a set time each year for changing your Medicare coverage choices if you choose to. AEP runs from October 15 to December 7. New coverage choices go into effect on January 1. What changes can I make during the […]
On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2023 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. Medicare Part B Premium and Deductible Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient hospital services, certain […]
Medicare Advantage TV Commercials If you are like most individuals, you have probably noticed a plethora of Medicare Advantage TV Commercials. These commercials feature celebrities from both TV and former professional athletes. This may have prompted you ask yourself WHY?!!! Many of the ads are outright annoying or at the very least confusing to most […]
Medicare Advantage or Medigap Plans Which is better, a Medicare Advantage or Medi Gap? Medicare Supplements are also called Medigap plans. This is a common question and the answer is “it depends”. Medicare Advantage Plans and Medi Gaps are very different. They both have strengths and weaknesses. The key is to know the difference between them as […]
