PNW Medicare Advisors Newsletter – December 2024

What is the Medicare Summary Notice ( MSN) ?

June 3, 2026

It’s not a bill. It’s a notice that people with Original Medicare get in the mail every 3 months for their Medicare Part A and Part B-covered services. The MSN shows: – All your services or supplies that providers and suppliers billed to Medicare during the 3-month period. – What Medicare paid. – The maximum amount you may owe the provider You’ll get your MSN

What plan provides both Medicare and Medicaid coverage?

June 3, 2026

Medicaid vs Medicare: You can have both A Dual Special Needs Plan is a special Medicare Advantage coordinated-care plan. It is an all-in-one plan that combines your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits, your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, your Medicaid benefits and additional health benefits such as vision, dental or fitness. Medicare-Medicaid Plans Medicare is working with some states and health plans

Medicare Prescription Changes for 2026

June 1, 2026

The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which began in 2025, continues in 2026 to help beneficiaries manage out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs covered under Medicare Part D. This plan works alongside your existing drug coverage, spreading costs over the calendar year from January to December. Key Features: – Available to all Medicare drug plan or Medicare health plan with drug coverage enrollees – Offered by all

How is the Social Security COLA for 2026 going to affect Medicare premiums?

June 1, 2026

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is 2.8 percent, giving most beneficiaries a modest increase in their monthly benefits. At the same time, the standard Medicare Part B premium is rising to $202.90 per month, an increase of $17.90 from the $185.00 premium in 2025. While the COLA provides extra income, it may not fully offset the rise in Medicare costs. For example, someone

Medicare Coverage of Kidney Dialysis & Kidney Transplant Services

May 29, 2026

The Original Medicare program may be available to you if you suffer from end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis at any age. When you enroll for Medicare health benefits, your effective date of coverage will be determined by the type of treatment you receive. The Medicare program is a health insurance program available to people who fit one of the following categories: – Age – 65

2026 Medicare Parts A and B Premiums and Deductibles

May 29, 2026

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced the 2026 Medicare Parts A and B premiums and deductibles, which reflect increases from 2025 levels. Starting January 1, 2026, the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $202.90, up from $185 in 2025. The annual deductible for Part B will increase to $283, compared to $257 in 2025. These increases follow several years

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