Coming Soon: Medicare Drug Price Negotiations
Posted September 1st, 2023
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. This law enacted changes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. One part of this was the ability of Medicare to negotiate the prices of some medications. It is estimated that drug negotiation will save Medicare over 98 billion dollars in its […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is Here!
Posted October 17th, 2022
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2023. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can add or change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You […]
Medicare Advantage Plans: Read the Fine Print!
Posted November 12th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2022 ends on December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, meals, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans are good […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Tomorrow!
Posted October 14th, 2021
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2022. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You can switch […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is Almost Here-What You Need to Know for 2021
Posted October 13th, 2020
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2021. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You can switch […]
Read the Fine Print: What You Need to Know About Medicare Advantage
Posted December 3rd, 2019
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment for 2020 ends in a few short days—December 7th. No doubt, like me, you have seen the countless commercials and even 30-minute-long infomercials from various Medicare Advantage plans touting the great benefits of these plans—like dental and vision coverage, gym memberships, transportation to medical appointments—and many others. For some, Medicare Advantage plans […]
OncoLink’s Annual Health Insurance Webinar Series: Updates for 2020
Posted November 4th, 2019
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
During the month of November, we will be featuring blogs from patients, caregivers and healthcare providers that focus on the topic of financial toxicity. Knowing more about your insurance and your coverage can help manage financial toxicity. Open enrollment season for Medicare and Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) plans is now upon us! To help you […]
Open Enrollment News Flash for Southeastern Pennsylvania (SEPA) Residents
Posted November 8th, 2018
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Do you live in the 5 county Philadelphia area? Are you dual enrolled with Medicare/Medicare Advantage and Medicaid (you have a yellow and blue access card)? You should have received notice from the state regarding a new program in this area called “Community HealthChoices.” Beginning in 2019, all individuals who are dual enrolled in SEPA […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is Almost Here-What You Need to Know
Posted October 12th, 2018
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Medicare open enrollment is upon us for 2019. If you are a Medicare recipient, this is the time of year when you can make (some) changes to your Medicare coverage. What can I change? You can change your Medicare part D (drug) plan. You can change to a different Medicare advantage plan. You can switch […]
Coming to a Mailbox Near You–New Medicare Cards!
Posted January 3rd, 2018
Christina Bach, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C
Attention all Medicare recipients! As part of the Medicare Access and CHIP reauthorization act (MACRA) of 2015, all social security numbers will be removed from Medicare cards. Beginning in April of 2018, people with Medicare will receive a new Medicare card my mail. MACRA requires that all Medicare cards be replaced by April 2019. Here is […]