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Medicare Advantage Plan Primer – What You Need to Know

Posted on Saturday, 2nd November 2024 by Dennis Damp

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I receive many questions about MA options; few know what to expect or who pays for what. Hopefully, this article will answer many of your questions and provide insight into coverage issues that may arise in certain areas. Follow the links to learn more about subjects of interest. Click on this banner to sign up […]

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MA Plans and the Prescription Drug Plan – Continued

Posted on Friday, 1st December 2023 by Dennis Damp

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I’ve spent most of my time evaluating our health care options this past two months. This year’s focus was on the new Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offered by GEHA and the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (MPDP) offered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 16 other providers. So much to consider and research before staying […]

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Prescription Drug Coverage and MA Plans in 2024 – Part 2

Posted on Friday, 10th November 2023 by Dennis Damp

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The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part D reforms will impact FEHB plans in 2024. Historically, most federal annuitants didn’t need to consider Part D because FEHB prescription drug benefits were as good or better and didn’t have an additional premium. However, OPM has allowed FEHB plans to offer Part D prescription drug plans (PDP) in 2024, […]

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The FEP Medicare Prescription Drug Program (MPDP)

Posted on Thursday, 2nd November 2023 by Dennis Damp

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I received a number of emails from Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) plan members about this new offering. Federal employees and annuitants, enrolled in Medicare and one of the BCBS plans, will automatically be enrolled in the new MPDP plan unless they opt-out. The BCBS website is fairly straight forward and addresses many of […]

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