Last week, we covered new KFF research on Medicare Advantage (MA) television advertisements that aired during the Fall of 2022, as people were making coverage choices for the current calendar year. In a complementary report, What Do People with Medicare Think About the Role of Marketing, Shopping for Medicare Options, […]
In advance of the upcoming Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period, beginning October 15, the Biden-Harris administration announced that Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans for 2024 will be largely stable from 2023 offerings, with slight or no premium changes for most plans. Standalone Part D plans are how people […]
Two new KFF research reports capture the prolific—and often problematic—nature of Medicare Advantage (MA) television advertisements during Medicare’s fall open enrollment period, as well as the impact of such marketing practices on beneficiaries. Yesterday, Medicare Rights joined KFF to discuss this important topic, including potential solutions for some of the […]
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule that will make it easier for people with Medicare to be and stay enrolled in a Medicare Savings Program (MSP). CMS estimates that this rule will result in 860,000 more individuals participating in MSPs. MSPs are […]
A new survey from the Commonwealth Fund examines beneficiary experiences with marketing outreach from private Medicare Advantage (MA), Medigap, and Part D plans. The surveyors asked beneficiaries about these interactions, including any impact on their Medicare coverage decisions. The survey was conducted between November 30 and December 8, 2022, which […]
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on three proposed rules. One would improve access to needed services. A second would limit the sale of junk insurance. And the third would restore nondiscrimination in grants funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The first proposed rule, the 2024 […]
