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End Call If a Medicare User Refuses Recording: Officials to Agents
By Allison BellCMS says the plan issuer is responsible for getting agents and brokers to record the calls.
October 20, 2022
Insurance Giant Sees Strong Medicare Plan Selling SeasonElevance hopes to appeal to your clients with home support benefits and prepaid grocery cards
October 20, 2022
Bright Health Raises Cash to Combat $500M LossThe investor group included affiliates of New Enterprise Associates and Bessemer Venture Partners.
October 19, 2022
13 New Tax Numbers to Know for 2023The IRS' inflation adjustments affect tax brackets, estate and gift taxes, and health insurance-related deductions, among others.
October 18, 2022
Missing Medical Appointments Kills Clients: ResearchersA team found one extra death per 333 outpatient visit cancellations.
October 17, 2022
House Democrat Aims to Rename 'Medicare Advantage'Rep. Mark Pocan filed H.R. 9187, which would block the program from calling itself "Medicare."
October 14, 2022
Medicare Advantage Market Still Looks Great: UnitedHealth ExecutivesA small player cut back. A giant is getting ready to grow.
October 14, 2022
Google Sees Strong Shopper Interest in Medicare Advantage PlansThis could be a good year for Medicare plan sales.