Becky Lippmann Independent Medicare Broker/Agent

Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Notice:

Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems (CAHPS) Survey will randomly select Medicare members between June - November 2023.

CMS develops, implements and administers several patient experience surveys.

** The CAHPS Surveys follow...

Medicare Extra Help Program

This is a government program for people who have Medicare and have income within limits. There are several levels of assistance depending on the income amount. The income brackets are adjusted each year and usually announced in February. We now have the new income ...

Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare Benefits
Starting January 1, 2023 the Senior Savings Model (SSM) will be implemented in all Prescription Drug Plans, whether stand alone or within a Medicare Advantage Plan. The SSM is for insulin only. The monthly copay is capped at $35 per month all 12 mon...

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD
From January 1 - March 31 people with a Medicare Advantage Plan can make one plan change during this time period. The effective date will be the first day of the next month. The reason for the plan change will not be asked on the application.

It is possible t...

INSURANCE CARDS

As we go into the new year here are a few tips to keep you up to date, reduce confusion and reduce costs.

1. Check you insurance card for accuracy. Is this the plan you enrolled in? If so, remove the old insurance card. If not, contact your agent and/or health plan.

2. Se...

Needing Dental Work?

Most Medicare Advantage Plans have a dental benefit. However, each plan covers dental differently so it is good to check.
Here are a few tips:
- Most Medicare Advantage Plans do not require a waiting period.
- You will get more coverage at an in-network dentist.
- Prev...

ARE YOU HAVING QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE OR HEALTH INSURANCE?
Get your questions answered, review all of the plan options, and make an enrollment for a January 1 effective date.

The Medicare Annual Election Period runs October 15 - December 7.

The Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment P...

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ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE LETTER

Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are required to send their members the Annual Notice of Change letter. This letter states the changes to the plan for 2023. All changes go into effect January 1. Letters will be sent out at the end of...