CMS Medicare disclaimer changes for 2024 - AGAIN
On Wednesday, April 5, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule (CMS-4201-F) governing policy and...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Oct 11, 2022
- 8 min
Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 2023 Season
The Medicare Fall Open Enrollment 2023 season is here and that means your email gets inundated with advertisements and your mailbox...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Medicare Part B Premiums Will Drop For 2023
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on September 27, 2022 announced that the standard monthly Medicare Part B premium, which...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Sep 29, 2022
- 2 min
What you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
President Biden’s signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks the beginning of implementing many years of substantial change to...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Why Our Office Will Record Medicare Calls & Provide a New Disclaimer This Fall
This fall, you may notice our office recording calls for the first time and providing a new disclaimer at the beginning of phone calls....
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7th
The last day for the Medicare Annual open enrollment period for 2021 is today (December 7th). During this period you can also make...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jan 2, 2020
- 1 min
New Over-the-Counter Benefits for the 2020 Plan Year
Members in all Medicare Plus Blue PPO and select BCN Advantage HMO-POS plans will be eligible for an over-the-counter, or OTC, quarterly...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Dec 3, 2019
- 1 min
New fitness facilities added to the SilverSneakers® program
The SilverSneakers program will add seven additional facilities to the list of participating fitness locations in Michigan as of January...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Oct 23, 2019
- 1 min
Snowbird Travel Care Program
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are introducing their new Snowbird Travel Care program. This program is designed...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Aug 30, 2019
- 2 min
When is Medicare Open Enrollment
2019 Medicare Open Enrollment Dates The annual (AEP) enrollment period for Medicare is from October 15th to December 7th. New for 2019...
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Karl J. Ruth Jr.
- Jun 27, 2019
- 2 min
Turning 65 Soon?
Great news! You will soon be turning 65, which means you’ll be eligible to enjoy the many benefits of a Medicare Advantage or Medicare...
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