http://insurancechoices.net/blog The latest health insurance information Sat, 30 May 2009 17:24:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ** Many customers have been asking to see this CMS announcement.  For those who had diffculty finding this on the CMS website we posted the CMS announcement here for you with the announcement links at the bottom. Details for: CMS ANNOUNCES 2010 PAYMENT INFORMATION FOR PART C MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS AND PART D ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=42 Recession Proofing Your Insurance With many in the valley being laid off or facing deceasing budgets, it may be worthwhile to review your insurance policies.   Many forget your premiums are not only determined by what deductible you may have but by the optional benefits that may come with the policy.  For ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=41 Know Your Insurance Options When It Comes to Medicare   With many Medicare beneficiaries facing tighter wallets in 2009, it may be worthwhile to review your insurance options when it comes to supplementing Medicare.   If you have a Medicare Supplement, remember that these are standardized plans – meaning that all insurance ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=40 On January 1st, 2009, the State of Colorado became a Long Term Care Partnership State.  In essence if you purchase a Long Term Care Partnership Policy, every dollar that is paid out in benefits, a dollar of personal assets can be protected if you need to begin qualifying for Medicaid.  ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=39 Based on 2009 Medicare Annual Election feedback, we have compiled our Medicare beneficiaries preferred choice for physicians, urgent care, physician groups, and hospitals.  Congratulations to the following medical providers for being selected for outstanding service, patient understanding, and acceptance of Medicare and senior health plans. Top 5 2009 Senior Preferred Family Physicians: Dr. Mynette Foley - ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=38 The average Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Plan jumped to $30.36/month for 2009.  That is an increase of over 30% just in premium price in one year.  Many insurance companies indicated losses on their Part D prescription drug plans in 2008 and this is one part of Medicare you will ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=37 CMS announced today that there will be no increase in the standard Medicare Part B monthly premium for 2009 leaving it at $96.40.  However, the Part A deductible will increase 4.3% from $1,024 in 2008 to $1,068 in 2009.  CMS has not kept Part B rates unchanged since the year 2000.  ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=36 Insurance companies have filed their modifications and benefits with Centers for Medicare Services for the year 2009 for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, and Medicare Choice Plans.  Around October 15th, this information will be released and can be viewed on medicare.gov and of course Medicare Annual ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=35 Deciding where to retire and then moving into an area is often a daunting task. Especially as we get older change is often hard on us… several decisions have to be thoughtfully considered. Such as, do we move next to our children or grandchildren? In addition, if we do, which ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=34 Many medicare beneficiaries have asked how the new Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 would affect our local Rocky Mountain HMO cost contract in Mesa County.  Below you will find Section 167 of the Act.  In this Act, bascially Rocky Mountain HMO would have to have convincing evidence and reasons why they ... http://insurancechoices.net/blog/?p=33