Is the Medicare Shared Savings Program Working?

The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) established by the ACA allows healthcare providers to group together under ACOs to get paid for quality over quantity. Initial reports show savings for Medicare and providers under the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model established under the ACA. Not all the initial “Pioneer ACO” groups faired equally as well, but overall… Read More

Is Medicare Part B Required to Stay on Supplemental?


Generally someone needs to have Original Medicare to get supplemental coverage. Some insurances allow deferment of Part B without a penalty, but TRICARE requires Part B.

“Doc Fix” Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015


The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA aka the “doc fix”) replaces the SGR formula, cuts Medicare spending, and extends CHIP. In this video President Obama Signs ‘Doc Fix’ Law Into Effect Thursday, April 16, 2015. The information below is a summary of the passing of MACRA and why it is important. See the… Read More

I have Medicare. Do I Need ObamaCare?


If you have Medicare, keep it. You don’t need to get ObamaCare and you won’t owe the fee. It’s illegal for private insurers to sell you a non-Medicare plan.

Why Does Medicare Supplemental Have a Limited Network?


Medicare is a public Government run health plan, Advantage and other supplemental is run by private insurers. Given this your coverage is only as good as your insurer

Medicare Part B Requirement?


Only those over 65 with access to Medicare need to enroll in Medicare. Your monthly premium for Part B may go up 10% for each full 12-month period that you could have had Part B, but didn’t sign up for it.

Medicare, 75 and Over, Barred from Admission ICU?


Nothing anywhere, in ObamaCare or any law, bars Medicare recipients from the ICU. What ObamaCare does is improve Medicare benefits and extend Medicare solvency.

How Do I Transition From ObamaCare to Medicare?


To transition from OabmaCare to Medicare you’ll simply want to cancel your ObamaCare plan so it ends when your Medicare coverage starts.

I Have Medicare, Do I Need to Enroll in ObamaCare?


If you have Medicare then you don’t need to enroll in ObamaCare, or do anything. You can learn about the ways that ObamaCare improves and expands Medicare here.

How do Medicare Tax Credits and Deductions Work?


If you have access to Medicare then you can’t get a Marketplace Tax Credit. Medicare has it’s own cost assistance and deductions based on income.

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