by Kristin Steenson | Oct 26, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News, Medicare Advantage
This week, we are reading updates on the proposed CMS pay model for prescription drugs, as well as Kaiser Family Foundation’s updates on 2019 Medicare Advantage plans and prior authorization requirements in Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage 2019...
by Kristin Steenson | Oct 19, 2018 | Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement market leader UnitedHealthcare (UHC) released 3rd quarter 2018 financials on October 16th. UHC added 35,000 Medicare Supplement lives in the 3rd quarter, a 36% decrease from the lives added during 3rd quarter 2017. The UHC enrollment table...
by Kristin Steenson | Oct 16, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News, Medicare
This week, we are reviewing the 2019 Parts A and B Premiums and Deductibles and reading updates from CMS on proposed payment cuts to hospitals for outpatient services for Medicare patients. 2019 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles | CMS | October 12,...
by Kristin Steenson | Oct 12, 2018 | CSG Actuarial News
We are pleased to announce that Marti L. English, J.D, HIA has recently joined our Compliance Team. With this addition, CSG is now able to provide our new and existing clients with an expanded Regulatory and Compliance Services portfolio. These new services include:...
by Kristin Steenson | Oct 8, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyEffective DateAvg IncreaseComments Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company 10/1 - 11/1/2018 1.70% -3.0-5.0% ; Varies by State American National Life Insurance Company of Texas 9/15 - 10/1/2018 7.1% 0.0-10.0% ; Varies by State American Retirement Life Insurance...
