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Anthem OTC catalog 2021 Current members of Anthem (BlueCross BlueShield) Medicare Advantage plans may be in a plan that offers the OTC benefit. If that is the case, you will need the Anthem OTC Catalog 2021. Members in the plan will be able to access a quarterly allowance towards OTC items.  The amount per quarter
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VA and Medicare advantage Should someone have both VA coverage and Medicare Advantage?   The answer is usually “yes” but there are some things to consider. This post will break down the reasons for and against adding Medicare Advantage when you already have VA coverage. How VA and Medicare advantage coverage work together Those who have
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Medicare Part D IRMAA 2021 Lets start by explaining what the Medicare Part D IRMAA 2021 is.  IRMAA stands for income related monthly adjustment amount.  This is a surcharge/additional premium that applies only to higher earning Medicare beneficiaries.  It is based on the income that was earned 2 years prior. (example: 2021 IRMAA is based
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Dual Eligible Clients Balance Billing This post will give brokers some important information about Dual Eligible Clients Balance Billing. Medicare Providers are not permitted to bill beneficiaries who are enrolled in the QMB program.  The QMB is a Medicare savings program that exempts Medicare beneficiaries from Medicare cost-sharing liability.  This rule affects all Medicare physicians, providers
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