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West Virginia Medigap Updates

Rate Adjustments:

Annual premium rate adjustments have been approved and will become effective July 1, 2019. Going forward, July 1 will be the renewal date for all Medigap rate adjustments, including those attributed to age. To view rates, click here


New Gender Rating for Plans D and G:

We heard you! Effective July 1, we will also be introducing gender-rated plans for Medigap Blue Plans D and G. Our new Plan D and G premium rates were approved with this factor included. As a result, females may receive a decrease in premium and males may receive a slight increase. 
 

Members currently enrolled in a Medigap plan have been notified of these changes. 

 

Enrollment Kits and Applications:

Changes are also being made to our enrollment kits and applications. Please note that these new materials aren't available to order on ShopPRO at this time. However, we will notify you once available.  In the meantime, please continue to utilize the current kits and applications. 
 

Watch for additional Medigap updates related to the launch of our new nurse assistance line and application/underwriting changes in future communications.


 

 

In Case You Missed It:


Medicare Advantage and Part D Drug Pricing Final Rule (CMS-4180-F)
CMS.gov


The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule on May 16, 2019 that modernizes and improves the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs. These changes will ensure that patients have greater transparency into the cost of prescription drugs in Part D and will also enable Medicare Advantage plans to negotiate better prices for physician-administered medicines in Part C. 


To read the full article, 
click here
 

 

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