by ADRC | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Medicare
For reprint by GWAAR Legal Services Team The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) simplified Medicare enrollment and coverage start dates beginning January 1, 2023. These rules changed Medicare coverage start dates for people who enroll in Premium Part A...
by ADRC | Nov 28, 2022 | Blog, Medicare, Social Security
The Social Security Administration and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services have announced changes for their programs for 2023. These changes are summarized in the chart below. Item20232022Cost of Living Increase8.70%5.90%Quarter of Coverage$1,640$1,510Maximum...
by ADRC | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare, Monthly Theme
WEA Trust, who currently provides health coverage options to some employer groups and State of WI employees/retirees, will stop as of December 31, 2022. Health Traditions 65Plus Medigap policy holders will receive guaranteed issue rights to select another Medigap...
by ADRC | Sep 28, 2022 | Blog, Medicare, Monthly Theme
For reprint by GWAAR Medicare Outreach Team Do you have a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan or a Medicare Advantage with Drug coverage?Every year, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans can change the list of prescription medications they will cover as well as the...
by ADRC | Jul 27, 2022 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare
For reprint by GWAAR Legal Services Team The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced an increase in hearing aid assistance (HAA) funding through the Telecommunications Assistance Program (TAP). TAP HAA provides funding toward the purchase of new and...
by ADRC | Apr 25, 2022 | Blog, Medicare
Home health care includes a wide range of health and social services delivered in your home to treat illness or injury. If you qualify for the home health benefit, Medicare covers: Skilled nursing services provided up to seven days per week for generally no more than...
