The new Health Care Law (PPACA 2010) mandated that 2011 payment rates be frozen. Therefore, the 2011 rates are the same of the 2010 rates. I have a copy of the capitation rates for all counties in the US here. However, if you look at Page 6 of the CMS announcement, you will find that [...]
Archive for April 15th, 2010
CMS Issues 2011 Payment Rates (Capitation Rates) for Medicare Advantage Plans
Posted in 2011 MA PLans, All, Medicare Advantage, Uncategorized on April 15, 2010 | 12 Comments »
CMS Publishes 2011 Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) Benefit Parameters for Standard Plan and Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Benefit Parameters
Posted in All, CMS, News, Part D on April 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Here is a link to the final Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Parameters and Benefits for Low Income Subsidy (LIS) Medicare Beneficiaries. The changes are pretty modest comparing 2010 to 2011. PPACA 2010 will allow for a refund for a portion of the cost of Prescription Drugs paid in the Doughnut Hole. I believe [...]
Comments on CMS 2011 Call Letter
Posted in All, CMS, News on April 15, 2010 | 9 Comments »
I’ve reviewed the 2011 Call Letter from CMS and here are some of the important highlights which agents need to be aware of. Here is a link to the Call Letter if you’d like to view the entire document. I’ll refer to the pages. The Actual text of the call letter begins on page 53. [...]