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[eloisemia]

Find A Medicare Plan That Works For You

Find a PA Medicare plan that works for you by considering your healthcare needs, budget, and preferred doctors and hospitals. Compare Medicare Advantage plans for additional benefits or Medicare Supplement plans for comprehensive coverage. Explore Part D plans for prescription drug coverage. Utilize online resources or consult with a licensed insurance agent to find the right plan to meet your individual needs and preferences.

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The Pros and Cons of Medicare Advantage Plans + (Expert Insights)

Discover the advantages and considerations of Medicare Advantage plans in our comprehensive guide. With competitive premiums and additional perks like fitness benefits and prescription drug coverage, Medicare Advantage plans offer a compelling option for individuals seeking comprehensive healthcare coverage. From low premium payments to a network of doctors and experts, we explore ten reasons why a Medicare Advantage plan might be the right choice for you. However, we also address potential drawbacks, such as network restrictions and prior authorization requirements. Make informed decisions about your healthcare with our expert insights and guidance. Explore the complexities of Medicare plans today!

[porterinsuranceprofessionals]

It’s possible that the Medicare plan you initially enrolled in is no longer the best option for you, whether you’re looking for more or less comprehensive coverage.

[arthritiscenterstl]

Medicare Advantage plans are often advertised as being a "better" option than traditional Medicare. However, there are a number of ways in which these plans can be misleading. One way is that they often tout their low premiums, but they don't always mention that these premiums may increase over time. Additionally, these plans may have higher copays and deductibles than traditional Medicare. Another way that Medicare Advantage plans can be misleading is that they may not cover all of the same benefits as traditional Medicare. For example, some plans may not cover prescription drugs or vision care. Finally, Medicare Advantage plans may also be misleading about their network of doctors. Some plans have very limited networks of doctors, which can make it difficult for patients to find a doctor who is in their plan. It's important to do your research before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan. Make sure you understand all of the terms and conditions of the plan, and that it will meet your needs. If you're not sure whether a Medicare Advantage plan is right for you, you can always talk to a licensed insurance agent.

Your physician's fees are just one part of the overall cost of healthcare. However, your physician can play a role in helping you to control your healthcare costs. By following your physician's advice and taking care of your health, you can reduce your risk of developing costly health problems. You can also talk to your physician about ways to reduce your healthcare costs. For example, your physician may be able to help you to get a prescription for a generic drug instead of a brand-name drug. Your physician may also be able to help you to find a hospital or clinic that offers lower prices for services. It is important to remember that your physician is there to help you. Physicians have no say when it comes to the cost of a medication. They prescribe medications that have clinically proven to help patients that are experiencing similar symptoms or have the same disease. At the end of the day, your health insurance decides what they will and will not cover, how much they will pay leaving the remaining coinsurance for the patient to pay. They also create barriers to avoid having to pay for high cost treatments. Here are some of the ways health insurance is creating barriers for physicians to treat their patients:

Low reimbursement rates: Health insurance companies reimburse physicians at rates that are often below the cost of providing care. This can make it difficult for physicians to make a living, and can force them to reduce the number of patients they see or the services they provide.

Burdensome paperwork: Health insurance companies require physicians to fill out a lot of paperwork, which can be time-consuming and take away from the time they spend with patients.

Administrative complexity: Health insurance companies have complex rules and regulations that can be difficult for physicians to understand. This can lead to errors and delays in the processing of claims.

Preauthorization requirements: Some health insurance plans require physicians to obtain preauthorization before providing certain services. This can delay care and make it difficult for patients to get the care they need when they need it.

Network restrictions: Some health insurance plans only allow patients to see physicians who are in their network. This can limit patients' choices of physicians and make it difficult for them to get the care they need.

These barriers can make it difficult for physicians to provide quality care to their patients. They can also make it difficult for patients to access the care they need.

There are many factors that contribute to the high cost of prescription drugs, including:

The high cost of research and development

The high cost of manufacturing

The high cost of marketing

The high cost of insurance

The high cost of government regulation

Your doctor is not responsible for any of these factors. They are simply trying to provide you with the best possible care. Meanwhile, insurance companies' profits are increasing and patients are paying more for their insurance coverage but often realize they are paying more money for less coverage. They are able to do this:

Raising premiums. Insurance companies have been raising premiums for years, and this trend is likely to continue. This means that patients are paying more for their health insurance, even though the quality of their coverage is not always improving.

Reducing benefits. Insurance companies are also reducing the benefits that they cover. This means that patients are paying more for their health insurance, but they are getting less coverage in return.

Increased deductibles and copays. Insurance companies are also increasing the deductibles and copays that patients have to pay. This means that patients are paying more out of pocket for their health care, even though they are paying more for their health insurance.

Denying claims. Insurance companies are also denying more claims than ever before. This means that patients are paying for their health insurance, but they are not getting the care that they need when they need it.

Using loopholes to avoid paying out on claims. Insurance companies are also using loopholes in their contracts to avoid paying out on claims. This means that patients are paying for their health insurance, but they are not getting the benefits that they are paying for.

It is important to be aware of these practices so that you can make informed decisions about your health insurance. The Medicare Advantage program is a federal program, but it is administered by private insurance companies. These companies are not subject to the same regulations as traditional health insurance companies, and they are not required to disclose the same information about their plans. Medicare Advantage companies often advertise their plans with catchy slogans and promises of low premiums and comprehensive coverage. However, they often do not explain the difference between their plans and traditional Medicare. This can be confusing for consumers, who may not understand the implications of the different plans.

[getmemymedicareblog]

Consider These Factors While Choosing a Medicare Plan

Choosing the right #Medicare #plan can be a complex and challenging process. It's important to consider factors such as your health care needs, budget, and lifestyle when making a decision. Working with a licensed insurance agent or using online resources can help you compare plans and make an informed decision about your Medicare coverage.

[socialjusticeinamerica]

“At least 38 Democratic members of Congress signed a letter sent Monday to the president of the Heritage Foundation requesting he meet with lawmakers to discuss Project 2025 and release the undisclosed fourth pillar of the project called the “180-Day Playbook.”

"Our offices are increasingly hearing from constituents worried about the impact of Project 2025 on the future of our nation," read the letter obtained exclusively by ABC News.

"A growing number of Americans are concerned that Project 2025, which you describe as 'a second American revolution,' poses an unprecedented threat to our democracy, reproductive freedoms, public education, LGBTQIA+ rights, our economy, environment, public health and more."

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Ian Millhiser at Vox:

Oklahoma v. Department of Health and Human Services is the sort of case that keeps health policy wonks up late at night. On the surface, it involves a relatively low-stakes fight over abortion. The Biden administration requires recipients of federal Title X grants — a federal program that funds family-planning services — to present patients with “neutral, factual information” about all of their family-planning options, including abortion. Grant recipients can comply with this requirement by giving patients a national call-in number that can inform those patients about abortion providers. Oklahoma had long received Title X grants to fund health programs in the state. After receiving a $4.5 million grant in 2023, however, the state decided it would no longer comply with the requirement to give patients the call-in number. Accordingly, the administration terminated Oklahoma’s grant. Now, however, Oklahoma wants the Supreme Court to allow it to receive Title X funds without complying with the call-in number rule. Its suit has landed on the Court’s shadow docket, a mix of emergency motions and other expedited matters that the justices sometimes decide without full briefing or oral argument.

Oklahoma raises two arguments to justify its preferred outcome, one of which could potentially sabotage much of Medicare and Medicaid. Briefly, the state claims that federal agencies may not set the rules that states must comply with when they receive federal grant money, even if Congress has explicitly authorized an agency to do so. Taken seriously, Oklahoma’s proposed limit on federal agencies’ power would profoundly transform how many of the biggest and most consequential federal programs operate. As the Justice Department points out in its Oklahoma brief, “Medicare’s ‘Conditions of Participation’ for hospitals alone span some 48 pages in the Code of Federal Regulations.” All of those rules, plus countless other federal regulations for Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs, could cease to function overnight if the justices accept Oklahoma’s more radical argument. (Oklahoma’s second argument, which contends that the call-in rule is contrary to a different federal law, is less radical and more plausible than its first.)

This fight over whether Title X grant recipients must provide some abortion-related information to patients who seek it will be familiar to anyone who closely follows abortion politics. In 1988, the Reagan administration forbade Title X grant recipients from providing any counseling on abortion, and the Supreme Court upheld the Reagan administration’s authority to do so in Rust v. Sullivan (1991). Since then, the policy has sometimes changed depending on which party controls the White House. The Reagan-era policy was eliminated during the Clinton administration, and then revived in 2019 by the Trump administration. Biden’s administration shifted the policy again during his first year in office.

[...] Oklahoma, however, argues that Congress cannot delegate this kind of rulemaking power to a federal agency. If it wants to impose a condition on a federal grant, Congress must write the exact terms of that condition into the statute itself. The implications of this argument are breathtaking, as there are scads of agency-drafted rules governing federal grant programs. The Medicare rules mentioned in the Justice Department’s brief, for example, cover everything from hospital licensure to grievances filed by patients to the corporate governance of hospitals receiving Medicare funds. The rules governing Medicaid can be even more complicated. These are more vulnerable to a legal challenge under Oklahoma’s legal theory because Medicaid is administered almost entirely by states receiving federal grants. Oklahoma, in other words, is asking the Court to fundamentally alter how nearly every single aspect of hospital and health care administration and provision works in the United States — and that’s not even accounting for all the federal grant programs that are not health care-related.

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If the justices are determined to rule in Oklahoma’s favor, there’s a way to do it without breaking Medicare and Medicaid

Oklahoma does raise a second legal argument in its suit that would allow it to receive a Title X grant, but that would not require the Court to throw much of the US health system into chaos. The Biden administration’s requirement that Title X providers must give patients seeking abortion information a call-in number arguably conflicts with a federal law called the Weldon Amendment.

The Weldon Amendment prohibits Title X funds from being distributed to government agencies that subject “any institutional or individual health care entity to discrimination on the basis that the health care entity does not provide, pay for, provide coverage of, or refer for abortions.” The three appellate judges who previously heard the Oklahoma case split on whether the Weldon Amendment prohibits the Biden administration’s rule. Two judges concluded, among other things, that providing a patient with a phone number that will allow them to learn about abortion is not the same thing as referring a patient for an abortion, and thus that the Biden rule was permissible. One judge (who is, notably, a Biden appointee) disagreed. In any event, Oklahoma’s Weldon Amendment argument gives this Supreme Court a way to rule against the Biden administration’s pro-abortion access policy without doing the kind of violence to Medicare and Medicaid contemplated by Oklahoma’s other argument. If the justices are determined to rule in Oklahoma’s favor, anyone who cares about maintaining a stable health system in the United States should root for the Court to take this less radical option.

The Oklahoma v. HHS case could be very big regarding Title X impact, along with Medicare and/or Medicaid.

[vintageseawitch]

Project 2025's economic plan is essentially let billionaires do whatever the hell they want more than ever before with more tax breaks, privatizing/stripping away Medicare, social security, & the VA, deporting 10 million people, many of whom have lived here since they were children, turning 40 hour work weeks into 160 hour work months & allowing companies to get away with not paying overtime, etc. i would count what they want to do with LGBTQIA+ people is also part of their economic plan because sending them to concentration camps or simply executing them for existing as they are would probably cost tax payer dollars.

[eloisemia]

How To Navigate Medicare Plans?

Navigating Medicare plans can be overwhelming, but understanding the basics and knowing where to find reliable information can help simplify the process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you navigate Medicare plans:

Understand the Different Parts of Medicare: Medicare is divided into several parts, each covering different aspects of healthcare:

Medicare Part A: Hospital Insurance, covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care.

Medicare Part B: Medical Insurance, covers doctor visits, outpatient care, preventive services, and durable medical equipment.

Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage, offers an alternative to traditional Medicare by providing coverage through private insurance companies.

Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage, helps pay for prescription medications through private insurance plans.

Determine Your Eligibility: Most people become eligible for Medicare when they turn 65, but eligibility can also be based on disability or certain medical conditions. You can enroll in Medicare during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), which begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after.

Choose Between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage: Decide whether you want to enroll in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or Medicare Advantage (Part C). Original Medicare provides coverage through the federal government, while Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies and often include additional benefits like prescription drug coverage and dental or vision care.

Consider Your Healthcare Needs: Evaluate your healthcare needs to determine which type of Medicare plan is best for you. Consider factors such as your overall health, prescription drug needs, preferred doctors and hospitals, and budget. If you have specific healthcare needs or chronic conditions, you may benefit from a Medicare Advantage plan with additional benefits and care coordination services.

Compare Plan Options: Research and compare Medicare plans available in your area using the Medicare Plan Finder tool on the official Medicare website or through private insurance companies websites. Compare plans based on premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, coverage networks, and additional benefits. Pay attention to each plan's formulary if you're considering a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Review Star Ratings: Medicare Advantage plans are rated on a five-star scale based on factors like customer satisfaction, quality of care, and member outcomes. Review the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans in your area to help you choose a high-quality plan.

Understand Enrollment Periods: Be aware of the different enrollment periods for Medicare:

Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): When you first become eligible for Medicare, usually around your 65th birthday.

Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): This occurs every year from October 15 to December 7, during which you can make changes to your Medicare coverage.

Special Enrollment Periods (SEP): Allow you to enroll in or make changes to your Medicare coverage outside of the usual enrollment periods, typically triggered by life events like moving, losing other coverage, or becoming eligible for Medicaid.

Get Help if Needed: If you're unsure about which Medicare plan is right for you or need assistance navigating the enrollment process, seek help from a licensed insurance agent, Medicare counselor, or the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). These resources can provide personalized guidance and answer your questions about Medicare.

Enroll in a Plan: Once you've chosen a PA Medicare plan, enroll in the plan by following the enrollment instructions provided by the plan or by contacting Medicare directly. Make sure to enroll during the appropriate enrollment period to avoid any penalties or coverage gaps.

Review Your Coverage Annually: Medicare plans can change from year to year, so it's essential to review your coverage annually during the Annual Enrollment Period. Make sure your current plan still meets your healthcare needs and budget, and consider making changes if necessary.

By following these steps and taking the time to research and compare Medicare plans, you can navigate the Medicare system with confidence and find the coverage that best meets your healthcare needs.

[ivygorgon]

AN OPEN LETTER to THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Pass H.R. 6270, the State-Based Universal Health Care Act!

371 so far! Help us get to 500 signers!

I strongly urge the Congressmember to support and help pass H.R. 6270, the State-Based Universal Health Care Act, introduced by Rep. Ro Khanna of California. This bill helps states test universal health plans that could be a model for a national plan - a Universal, Simple, and Affordable (USA) plan. A USA plan will drastically reduce administrative overhead, freeing billions of dollars for our health care and general welfare. With your support, states can save money and provide health care for all their residents. How H.R. 6270 moves us toward health care that is universal, simple, and affordable (USA): Mandates that participating states guarantee healthcare coverage for at least 95% of residents in the first 5 years, thus reducing the uninsured and underinsured populations to less than 5% (currently 30% in most states). Requires any state-based plan to have benefits equal to or greater than those received by beneficiaries of federal healthcare programs. Allows states to cooperate on multi-state plans. Section 1332 of the ACA does not. Enables states to integrate Medicare funds into a state plan. Section 1332 does not. This is critically important for equity. Please work to pass this bill, and then get to work passing Medicare For All. Nothing else will fully solve our healthcare crisis.

▶ Created on April 8 by Jess Craven

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[ryanthedemiboy]

Sometimes I mentally make a post talking about how i'm anti-abortion but pro-choice, but then I remember the two audiences that would read it would act like I piss on the poor and give me hell.

[ohiomedicareplansposts]

📍IN THE NEWS 📍

What a pleasure it was this week meeting with Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Devoted Health Ed Park, together focusing on continued positive outcomes for our #seniors in Ohio.

Devoted Health's Ohio HMO plans received a 5 out of 5 Medicare Advantage (MA) Star Rating for 2024. This is the second year in a row that Devoted's Ohio HMO plan has received a 5 Star rating.

These plans include: Devoted CORE Ohio (HMO), Devoted GIVEBACK Ohio (HMO), and Devoted PRIME Ohio (HMO).

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ are plans that have the highest possible quality rating from Medicare.gov.

His determination to dramatically improve the health and well-being of aging Americans by caring for every person like family, while offering a world-class service experience is contagious.

https://www.devoted.com

[getmemymedicareblog]

Discover the peace of mind you deserve with our comprehensive Medicare plan. Our plan provides comprehensive coverage and a range of services, so you can focus on living life to the fullest. From preventive care to specialist visits, our Medicare plan has got you covered.

[alexanderpearce]

literally how is it that ive got no uni for a sem and due to circumstances outside of my control no work for another month and im still so completely overwhelmed by tasks i feel like crying

[coverageguru]

Affordable Health Insurance

Health insurance is a type of insurance that helps cover the cost of medical expenses. It can be provided by an employer or purchased individually from an insurance company. Health insurance plans typically have different levels of coverage, ranging from basic to comprehensive, and they often come with different costs, such as premiums, deductibles, and co-pays.

Before signing up for a health insurance plan, it's important to understand your specific healthcare needs and budget. You should consider factors such as your age, health status, and any pre-existing conditions you may have. You should also research the various affordable health insurance plans available to you and compare their costs and benefits.

Some common types of health insurance plans include HMOs, PPOs, and EPOs. HMOs typically have lower out-of-pocket costs but limit you to a specific network of healthcare providers. PPOs offer more flexibility in choosing healthcare providers but may have higher out-of-pocket costs. EPOs are a hybrid of HMOs and PPOs, offering some of the benefits of both.

Ultimately, choosing the right health insurance plan for you and your family requires careful consideration and research. By understanding your healthcare needs and the different options available to you, you can make an informed decision that best meets your needs and budget.

[tomorrowusa]

Sen. Rick Scott is one of the Florida Republicans who hates freedom. And because he is filthy rich he also wishes to take benefits away which have been helping Americans since the 1930s. Oh yeah, he’d also like to ban abortion nationally – something which was made theoretically possible by the GOP Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision.

The only good news is that Rick Scott is up for election in 2024. If Democrats wish to send freedom-hating Rick into retirement, they need a US Senate candidate who...

Is not weighted down with ideological baggage. Nobody likes ideological purists except other ideological purists.

Has not lost a statewide election for the past 12 years. You don’t win elections by constantly re-nominating losers.

Has significant appeal across demographic lines.

Should be a relatively fresh face but must be somebody with experience in government at some level.  

Should not have a trace of scandal. 

Yes, such a candidate almost has to be genetically engineered. But the Florida Democratic Party has the rest of this year to recruit a good candidate.

The old practice of hoping that somebody good runs and then wins the primary is too haphazard. If the state party wishes to emerge from irrelevance then it needs to become more proactive. 

It’s time for Florida Democrats to get more active at the precinct level. You attract new voters one person at a time, and the most effective way is one on one in your neighborhood.