Accendo Med Supp Discontinued in nine States

Effective April 28th, 2023 Accendo Medicare Supplement plans will no longer be offered in the following states: Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Nebraska, Rhode Island, Vermont  and  Wisconsin​. Aetna Medicare Supplement plans will continued to be offer in these states. Download the most recent product availability chart.​

CMS Final Ruling for MA & PDP 2024

"This final rule will revise the Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit (Part D), Medicare cost plan, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) regulations to implement changes related to Star Ratings, marketing and communications, health equity, provider directories, coverage criteria, prior authorization, passive enrollment, network adequacy, and other programmatic areas.​"

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CMS Closely Monitoring Agents Marketing Medicare Advantage & Prescription Drug Plans During AEP

CMS released a memo last week regarding the marketing practices of TPMOs (Third Party Marketing Organizations - which includes independent insurance agents.) during the Annual Enrollment Period. They are quite concerned because they have reviewed thousands of complaints and numerous recorded phone calls and have identified issues with regard to the information that is being provided to consumers.

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2023 Medicare Premiums Announced

Most beneficiaries don't pay Part A premiums because they (or their spouse) worked for at least 10 years and paid Medicare taxes. However, people who do buy Part A will pay a premium of either $278 or $506 each month in 2023 depending on how long they or their spouse worked and paid Medicare taxes. The Part A deductible will be $1600.

The standard monthly Part B premium for 2023 has decreased and will be $164.90, which is what most Medicare beneficiaries will pay. For higher earners, that amount will be more depending on their income level. The Part B deductible has also decreased from 2022 and will be $226.

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