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In the 2025 #MedicareAdvantage Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (#CMS) stated they will require that plans send mid-year reminders to members about unused supplemental benefits beginning in 2026. See how Icario can help you develop personalized communications to your members and learn more about the other key updates to the 2025 Final Rule that you should consider: https://lnkd.in/gYddkw-k

In the 2025 #MedicareAdvantage Final Rule, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stated they will require that plans send mid-year reminders to members about unused supplemental benefits beginning in 2026.    See how Icario can help you develop personalized communications to each member, providing benefit information and educational resources: https://lnkd.in/gqpYW7BA 

Hawaii this summer is poised to roll out palliative care coverage via Medicaid. In May, a State Plan Amendment (SPA) that allows coverage of palliative care through Med-QUEST, the state’s Medicaid program, was approved by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). While more than 15 states have established Medicaid palliative programs, Hawaii is the first to request and receive SPA approval through Medicaid’s process for adding new benefits. https://lnkd.in/eGutKprG #PalliativeCare #PalliativeCareServices

Register now for the complimentary webinar “Changes to the Survey Process” and discover the impact of the survey guideline revisions by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS), which will go into effect in February 2025: https://ow.ly/3Xns50UAXea #FreeWebinar #CMSSurveyChanges

The Medicaid unwinding has been far from smooth sailing, creating administrative challenges for state Medicaid programs and confusion and disruptions in care and treatment for Medicaid members. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that oversees the Medicaid program, had to balance the need to provide support to state Medicaid programs as they tackle waves of renewals while also holding the line on enforcement of consumer protections. Read our latest Health Care in Motion to learn more about what the unwinding has meant for systemically marginalized groups and what lessons we’ve learned from this experience that should inform future policy changes. Read: https://lnkd.in/enuZsGSG

The Medicaid unwinding process has highlighted significant challenges, particularly in exacerbating health disparities and inequities. Many beneficiaries lost coverage due to procedural issues, such as changes of address or communication barriers, which disproportionately affected Black and Hispanics as well as individuals with limited English proficiency. This has led to increased uninsured rates among vulnerable populations. State Medicaid agencies across the nation were overwhelmed, struggling with staff shortages and outdated eligibility systems, further complicating the renewal process. These issues aren't just theoretical; they've had real-world impacts, including right here in Oklahoma, where many residents have been left without coverage. As we move forward, it's crucial to push for policy changes that address these disparities and ensure equitable access to healthcare for all.

The Medicaid unwinding has been far from smooth sailing, creating administrative challenges for state Medicaid programs and confusion and disruptions in care and treatment for Medicaid members. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that oversees the Medicaid program, had to balance the need to provide support to state Medicaid programs as they tackle waves of renewals while also holding the line on enforcement of consumer protections. Read our latest Health Care in Motion to learn more about what the unwinding has meant for systemically marginalized groups and what lessons we’ve learned from this experience that should inform future policy changes. Read: https://lnkd.in/enuZsGSG

The final rule regarding #HCAHPS surveys in 2025 from CMS is official! Here's the overview ⬇️ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Visit PRCExcellence.com for more information or register for our webinar to ask your questions about this topic: https://lnkd.in/gKkqQC57

It’s official: #MedicareAdvantage Final Rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is out for 2025. The team at RISE has broken down the 10 things you need to know about the changes. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02tcCT30 #CMS #MedicareAdvantage #FinalRule2025

Come join my team and learn about how Medicare Savings Programs can help adults with Medicare #medicare #medicaresavingsprograms #training