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The Unexpected Discontinuation of Accendo Medicare Supplement Plans

An Unexpected Discontinuation of Accendo Medicare Supplement Plan

Accendo Medicare Supplement plans, a subsidiary of CVS Health in partnership with Aetna Insurance Company, entered the market in March 2020, coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. However, due to the unprecedented challenges posed by the pandemic, the company has made a strategic decision

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Medicare Advantage: Separating Fact from Fiction

Medicare Advantage: Separating Fact from Fiction

Medicare Advantage, often colloquially referred to as just ‘Medicare,’ is a topic rife with misinformation, misconceptions, and fear-mongering. Some of this misinformation is fueled by political agendas, while other aspects are propagated by individuals or entities with vested interests in promoting Medigap or Medicare Supplement plans. In this article, we’ll

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Examining the "Medicare for All" Proposal

Examining “Medicare for All”

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare reform, the notion of universal coverage has been a subject of ongoing debate and contemplation. As someone deeply invested in the cause of accessible healthcare for all, the fervent advocacy for “Medicare for All” in the United States has piqued my interest. Putting aside

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What is Healthcare Open Enrollment?

Open Enrollment is one of the trickiest parts of health insurance and Medicare. We are here to give clarity around the term because different enrollment periods utilize this phrase. The three periods that exist and utilize the words “Open Enrollment” are: Medicare Supplement or Medigap Open Enrollment (OE) Medicare Advantage

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Why are Medicare Advantage Plans Called Bad?

Why are Medicare Advantage Plans Called Bad?   Just yesterday I sat down with a couple to help explore options. Both were on different variations of a group Blue Cross Blue Shield plan through their employer. Like every client consultation, my goal is to find out what they know and

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Home Health Care Industry Impacting Solvency of Medicare

Home Health Care Industry Impacting Solvency of Medicare By January 1, 2023, Medicare Advantage had reached 52% of Medicare eligibles. This program has become an overwhelming success. Like anything new and revolutionary, there have been bumps in the road, but the popularity of this program in insurance carriers (also known

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