SelectHealth Five-Star Rating for Medicare Advantage Plan
Good news! SelectHealth has received the first five-star rating for a Medicare Advantage plan in Idaho. This means that the plan is one of the best-performing plans in Idaho in terms of factors like member feedback, member retention, hospital and doctor data, customer service, and more. While star rating is just one important factor to […]
The Annual Enrollment Period is Ending December 7th
This year has been a lot different due to the pandemic, but I’ve still helped countless people find the plan best for them and reassessed the available options for many other clients during this Annual Enrollment Period. It has gone by fast; there are only a few days left. The AEP ends on December 7th […]
Medicare Advantage Plans in 2021
It’s likely that you have heard about Medicare Advantage Plans at this point. They are a type of private Medicare insurance that also represents the shift toward value-based care in the American healthcare system. Providers are given incentives to improve ‘quality outcomes’ rather than simply provide a high volume of services. This is good news […]
CMS Press Release on 2021 Medicare Premiums
A few days ago, CMS put out a press release outlining the monthly premiums for Medicare in 2021. Changes in premiums from year to year are always a concern for those on Medicare, and it was also projected that Medicare spending would increase in 2021 due to various factors caused by the pandemic. Luckily, Medicare […]
The Annual Enrollment Period is now here!
Don’t be surprised! Today is the first official day of the Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage Plans. If you need a new plan or need to change plans, now is the time to reach out to Elise. She will be happy to help you get on a plan that meets all of your needs. […]
Benefits of Medicare Advantage Plans
Although we did touch on Medicare Advantage plans in an earlier post while talking about value-based care, it seemed important to continue to explain what exactly makes Advantage plans so great. First, it is important to recognize how access to Advantage plans has improved nationwide; “In 2020, 99% of Medicare beneficiaries have access to at […]