by Kristin Steenson | Nov 2, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have announced the 2019 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles. 2019 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced | CMS | October 12, 2018 The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B...
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 2, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
Our summary below outlines how Medicare Supplement carriers are underwriting. Arterial DiseaseCirrhosisMuscular DystrophyOrgan TransplantNeuropathy Don’t Ask 66% 6% 62% 74% 12% Currently 0% 0% 0%4%* 0% 1-2 Years28% 34% 6% 8% 8% 3-5 Years2% 10% 8% 2% 18% 6-10...
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 2, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyMonthly PremiumAverage Rank Union Security Insurance Company $182.50 4.70 Humana Insurance Company $186.38 3.30 Liberty Bankers Life Insurance Company $186.79 6.20 United Of Omaha Life Insurance Company $187.84 5.70 Americo Financial Life And Annuity Insurance...
by Kristin Steenson | Nov 2, 2018 | Flash Report, Medicare Supplement
CompanyEffective DateAvg IncreaseComments AARP - UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company1/1/20194.3%-6.1-15.0% ; Varies by State Aetna Health and Life Insurance Company12/1/20184.0% Virginia American National Life Insurance Company of Texas 10/15 - 11/1/2018 4.0% 0.0-8.0%...
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...
