I have used several different Advantage programs since my retirement 15 years ago. When I first retired I took a Medicare Supplement plan but after becoming fully retired 10 years ago I found the monthly…
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I Have Used Several Different Advantage Programs Since My Retirement 15 Years Ago
September 5, 2016
Redesigning Health Care to Improve Patient Health
September 1, 2016
Indiana University Health (IU Health) has long recognized the value of provider-led insurance plans. Since the early 90s, we have operated our own health plan, in addition to co-owning a managed care plan for Medicaid…
Signs of Success: The Role of Medicare Advantage in Reducing Health Dispartities
August 31, 2016
Our aging population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse – a phenomenon that raises questions on how we should deal with persistent health disparities in Medicare. According to the U.S. Census, over 21% of…
Advancing Health Equity in Medicare
July 25, 2016
The Office of Minority Health (OMH) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) - established through the Affordable Care Act - is dedicated to working on behalf of all CMS beneficiaries while strategically…
The Deeper Dive
The Deeper Dive: MA Enrollment Update: Beneficiaries Continue to Choose Medicare Advantage
July 13, 2016 Molly T. Turco - BMA Policy and Research Director As beneficiaries look towards Medicare Advantage (MA) open enrollment in the fall (October 15 – December 7), multiple recent reports and data releases show that the…
Older Adults are Turning to Fitness for Optimal Health
June 3, 2016
Researchers have long determined significant health benefits for older adults who remain active, and even some studies have shown improved mental health among active seniors. For millions of older adults, the path to well-being starts…