Important and up to date news regarding the insurance industry.
Initially, CMS intended on mailing the Medicare cards with MBIs in April, which included new Medicare customers in all regions and existing Medicare customers within the Mid-Atlantic/PA region. However, CMS has pushed back the roll-out to existing customers until May; new customers will still receive MBIs in April.
Humana's April Advanced Product Training session has been scheduled for Monday, April 23rd. These sessions have been well attended and the agents who attend, give glowing reivews on the information that is shared during this time. Make plans to attend!
CMS will be removing Social Security Numbers from Medicare cards to prevent fraud, fight identitiy theft, and keep taxpayer dollars safe. They will be mailing the new Medicare cards from April 2018 through April 2019. Click here to view how CMS will be mailing the new Medicare cards in phases by geographic location.
In 2018 Walgreens is out of network for Aetna Medicare Rx Select (PDP); Rite Aid is in network with a standard cost share. Due to Walgreens's recent purchase of Rite Aid there are members whose pharmacy will become out-of-network.
As we enter tax season, you may be looking for your 1099. Here is a friendly reminder about where to find it.
