Reading the smoke signals, it's starting to look like increasing costs and decreasing benefits will be on the MA menu for next year. Keep an eye on Humana and CVS.

Inflation watch: Fierce Health says that many hospitals are operating in the red in spite of higher revenue.

Finally, graphic proof that my recommendation of High Deductible Plan G has a payoff. Humana Medicare supplement rate increases 11+% on Plans G & N. Increase on HDG? 7.5%. 

HDG gives the most bang for your bucks!

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Your government has spent considerable time and resources devising games to use as training tools for those working with Medicare.

The least you can do is pretend to enjoy the fruits of their labors!

Also, we haven't forgotten about the Medicare Advantage Minute!

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In each episode there will be a short piece describing a noteworthy element of the MA world.

As I always say, a Medicare Advantage plan is just fine until one actually needs to use it!

Medicare Supplement Plan G shows a trend toward higher rate increases while an example of a High Deductible plan G increase is about $1 per month for one particular company in one state..

Also enjoy some Q & A as well as correspondence from a regular listener reminding me of a promise to take a closer look at sleep apnea treatment.

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It always ends with your lawyer making sure your wishes are legal and properly communicated.

How does one get started? Look for and download the simple but thorough questionnaire we describe in order to get things rolling in a painless and organized way.

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Correspondence with clients;

They come up with some of the darndest things!

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Abrupt exit leaves 30,000 members scrambling to find new insurance next year. The smart ones will take advantage of Guaranteed Issue Rights and purchase Medicare Supplement plans!

BC/BS of Illinois abruptly stops paying commissions on 3 Medicare Advantage plans in three of their five state BC/BC companies. What gives?

Finally, we list eight things someone thinks you should know about the IRMAA penalty.

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This is my favorite part of the job!

Medicare is a complex set of circumstances no one source can anticipate all of the questions that will occur to those who enroll.

Curious and thoughtful clients often come up with a wide range of questions; loose ends that are best neatly tied up at the conclusion or our business together.

This is my favorite part of the job!  

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Enjoy the fun as I quiz Randy on these basic Medicare facts and then neglect to keep score!

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The world of MA plans appears to be entering a period of turmoil and pressure for change from outside sources. Will they be able to maintain the level of growth they have been enjoying in recent years?

Also, new client Dean speaks very highly of the affordable and high quality state of health care in Panama!

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Check out the average earnings of 40 medical specialties.

Do they really earn their compensation? Should that compensation be even more substantial?

First, find out why Trinity Health has taken a stand against insurance giant UnitedHealth in a fight for their financial survival.

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