For Plan Year 2023, Aetna made a strategic decision to not display the SilverScript SmartSaver (PDP) plans in their partner sales tools because they are no longer paying commissions on new sales.  Those plans remain available through Aetna’s direct-to-consumer sales channels for member self-directed sales.

Kroger and its affiliated pharmacies recently notified Cigna that they would not participate in Cigna’s Medicare Advantage (MAPD) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) network, effective January 1, 2023. Please note, 2022 is not impacted. 

With AEP sales about to begin, and out of an abundance of caution, Anthem has decided to replace their paper MAPD enrollment kits.

In accordance with a new requirement by the State of Tennessee Medicaid Program (TennCare), Wellcare would like to inform you of a mid-year change in the eligibility criteria for the Tennessee Wellcare Dual Access (HMO D-SNP) H1416-035 plan.

Alignment Healthcare is excited to announce their 5 Star Rating for North Carolina! Introducing their Heart & Diabetes (C-SNP) 005 and Flex Card benefit, which debit benefit preloaded on the ACCESS Card with the FLEXallowance amount (quarterly, semi-annual based on plan). Allowance can be used to pay for vision, hearing, dental, acupuncture, and chiropractic services.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2023 Medicare Stars Quality Ratings (Stars) for Medicare Advantage plans, and Cigna is excited to share that they have a 5-Star plan* for 2023 in the following states: