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2012 Medicare Part B and Social Security Benefit will likely increase in 2012 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dana Cutter   

The Bureau of Labor and Statistics reported Thursday, Sept 15th "The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) increased 4.3 percent over the last 12 months to an index level of 223.326 (1982-84=100). For the month, the index rose 0.3 percent ..."
 
Medicare Open Enrollment Gone, Medicare Plans Terminating, Medicare Funding Decreasing - All for 2011 PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Dana Cutter   
Saturday, 26 June 2010 13:31

Throughout the year, I've been writing about changes in Medicare funding for health plans, plans terminating coverage for 2011, and health reform.  As we approach annual open enrollment you need to be aware that Medicare has changed when plans will accept your application for 2011.  All this will have an impact starting on October 1st, 2010. It is also important to note that many Private Fee for Service Plans (PFFS) will be sending termination notices out this year and directing their members to find other coverage. 

 
Old Blue Posts Modest Earnings and a Record $11 Million Compensation Package for One Executive. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dana Cutter   
Thursday, 10 March 2011 19:07

Old Blue Posts Modest Earnings and a Record $11 Million Executive Compensation Package for One Executive fired in 2009.

Old Blue made the news as local media outlets annouced the former CEO's compensation package paid out in 2010 despite being fired in 2009. This fueled exposure of Board compensation which lead to Blue, Harvard and Tufts holding internal Board Member compensation discussions.  I'll leave the pontification of senior management compensation to those with significantly more knowledge on the topic and focus this year's review on a comprehensive list of executives and their annual exploits. The good news is membership and profits are up at Tufts, Harvard and Health New England as they continue to widdle away opportunities from Old Blue.

Medicare Sherpa has scanned each document and placed a copy in our discussion forum. You are welcome to download and view each exhibit. 

 
 
Guide to Health Reform (Part 2): CMS will Begin Mailing $250 Rebate Checks Starting June 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Dana Cutter   
Saturday, 12 June 2010 11:32

$250 Medicare Part B Rebate CheckGuide to Health Reform (Part 2): The Affordable Care Act passed by Congress and signed by President Obama this year contains some important benefits for Medicare recipients. If you reach the coverage gap this year and enter the Part D “donut hole”, you will receive a one-time $250 rebate check if you are not already receiving Medicare Extra Help.  This rebate is the first step toward closing the Medicare prescription drug coverage gap.
 
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