Here is the Standard 2010 PDP plan design versus 2009: Part D Benefit Parameters – Standard Benefit 2010 2009 Phase I Deductible $310 $295 Phase II Initial Coverage Limit $2,830 $2,700 Phase III Out-of-Pocket Threshold $4,550 $4,350 Phase IV Catestrophic Phase Greater of 5% or Generic/Preferred $2.50 $2.40 Other $6.30 $6.00 Here [...]
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CMS Releases Standard Benefit Design for 2010 Part D Prescription Drug (PDP) Benefits
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CMS File on Initial Commissions for Medicare Advantage Plans Released on April 27th Contains Errors; No Date Given on When CMS Will Issue Corrected Files
Posted in CMS, News on May 28, 2009 | 33 Comments »
6/16/09 UPDATE – See my most recent update here. . . June 8th, 2009 UPDATE: I’ve now heard that CMS has pushed out the corrected reports. I’ve updated that here. I’ve heard this enough places to determine that this isn’t just one carrier. I think CMS messed up all of the carrier files and now [...]
Medicare Premiums Expected To Rise For Many
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CQ Today reports that a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found that “new Social Security recipients and upper-income seniors could face a steep increase in their monthly Medicare premiums for the next two years.” Also, “millions more will see their finances squeezed if their premiums for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage go up during that [...]
Government Players In US Healthcare Debate
Posted in News on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
U.S. lawmakers are beginning to craft legislation to overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system, a top priority for President Barack Obama. Democrats, who control Congress, hope to pass a bill by the end of the year. Here are some major government and congressional players who may have a key role in shaping the reform legislation: [...]
Listen to a Recorded Broadcast of Craig’s Presentation on “The Future of Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement (Medigap)”
Posted in About Ritter Insurance Marketing, CMS, Marketing MA Plans, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Quote Engine, Medicare Supplement, News, Website on May 28, 2009 | 2 Comments »
I made a similar presentation during five live sessions in PA. I think I do a bit better live, but Webex’s have their advantages too as I’m better able to integrate the Web Based portions of the presentation. To summarize, I cover what an Independent Insurance Agent needs to know about MIPPA 2008, the 2010 [...]
Medigap Modernization is Coming June 1st, 2010: Why I like the New Medicare Supplement Plan N
Posted in Medicare Supplement, Medigap Rate Changes/Introductions, News on May 28, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I know I’m a little early in talking about the new Medigap plans, but let me be the first to go out on a limb and say I like the new Plan N which is coming on June 1st, 2010. The previous 4 new plans which were introduced with Cost Sharing have failed miserably, at least when [...]
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