Lauren Flynn Kelly

1 week ago | insights.citeline.com | Lauren Flynn Kelly

Rocky Rollout Spells Trouble for Medicare Prescription Payment PlanEnrollment in the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan was lower than expected in the first year and well below CMS expectations, and invoicing data indicates members are slow to pay. Early data indicates M3P participants have been slow to pay, which could hinder efforts to increase awareness. (Shutterstock)

Jul 3, 2024 | mmitnetwork.com | Lauren Flynn Kelly

Medicare Advantage membership growth during both the 2024 Annual Election Period (AEP) and the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) was largely driven by major insurers (namely, CVS Health Corp.’s Aetna) and some of the insurtechs, according to a recent AIS Health analysis. But many of the regional and provider-led insurers that performed well during the AEP also continued their growth through the OEP.

Jun 6, 2024 | mmitnetwork.com | Lauren Flynn Kelly

For the first time ever, Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2025 will have the opportunity to spread their prescription drug expenses over the course of the plan year. While Part D sponsors must offer the option to enrollees effective Jan. 1, 2025, plans face multiple considerations and tasks prior to then.

May 16, 2024 | mmitnetwork.com | Lauren Flynn Kelly

For the first time ever, Medicare Part D beneficiaries in 2025 will have the opportunity to spread their prescription drug expenses over the course of the plan year. While Part D sponsors must offer the option to enrollees effective Jan. 1, 2025, plans face multiple considerations and tasks prior to then.

Dec 7, 2023 | mmitnetwork.com | Lauren Flynn Kelly

Leading up to the 2024 Annual Election Period (AEP) that started on Oct. 15 and concluded on Dec. 7, major Medicare Advantage insurers unveiling geographic expansions signaled their continued pursuit of dually eligible Medicare-Medicaid beneficiaries.