Texas Court Stays CMS CY2025 Final Rule on Agent and Broker Compensation and Contract Term Restrictions
On July 3, 2024, a federal court in Texas stayed provisions of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (“CMS”) contract year 2025 Final Rule that amended the longstanding Medicare Advantage (“MA”) and Part D agent and broker compensation methodology and prohibited certain terms in contracts with third party marketing organizations (“TPMOs”). Read more.
Medicare Compensation Regulations Paused Pending Litigation
A Texas court has recently ruled that the implementation of Medicare regulations capping compensation at $100 would cause irreparable harm to Medicare agents while litigation is pending. This regulatory relief applies to all Medicare agents, brokers, and carriers, addressing substantial concerns regarding the rule's adherence to statutory guidelines and its potential negative impact on the Medicare community. Read more.
CMS | Calendar Year 2025 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1805-P)
On June 27, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to update payment rates and policies and includes requests for information under the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for renal dialysis services furnished to Medicare beneficiaries on or after January 1, 2025. Read more.
CMS | Roundup
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides an at-a-glance summary of news from around the agency. Catch up on proposed rules and updates on other releases. Read more.
Medicare Rights Center | Announcing the Launch of the Fact Sheet Series: "What's at Stake"
The series, called "What's at Stake," explores various policy ideas and their potential impacts on major health care programs, such as Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Understanding how these reforms might affect coverage, care, and outcomes for older adults and people with disabilities is essential, as they may influence voting behavior, donations to causes, and interactions with elected officials. Read more.
Wellcare | Year 2025 TPMO Multi-Plan Marketing Materials Submission and Process
As an annual reminder, any Third-Party Marketing Organization (TPMO) Medicare Advantage (MA) and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) marketing materials developed for multiple carriers to market, sell, and enroll 2025 plans and products MUST BE pre-reviewed by each MA organization. Read more.
Devoted PA Rollouts
AEP 2025 is just around the corner. And Devoted Health wants to make this your best year ever. Register for a session below featuring our 2025 plans and benefits, exciting giveaways, pit stop refreshments, and much more. Register now.
CMS | 2024 National Training Program (NTP) Workshops
These in-person and virtual workshops will share valuable program information and updates you won’t want to miss. Topics range from different payers' responsibilities, supplement security income benefits, Medigap, and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services current topics. Registration is free. Register now.
Capital Blue Cross training sessions: 7/11 and 8/13
Check out the summer training schedule with links to register for each webinar. Topics will include My Flex Benefit Card, MyCare Finder and Part D changes for 2025 and beyond. Register now.
7/23 IBX 2025 AEP Medicare Broker Kick Off
The 2025 Medicare AEP season is just around the corner, and it's time to Accelerate towards our goals! Please plan to join us for our annual broker kickoff event at Parx Casino on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 5 – 9 p.m. We'll plot a trajectory for success and create the momentum we need to really take off in 2025! Register now.
8/22 2025 AEP Medicare Connections Conference
Join us for the 11th Annual URL Insurance Group Medicare Connections Conference at the iconic Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA, on August 22nd! This in-person event is all about building connections and boosting your expertise. Register now.
Allstate | Elevate Rewards Program
Time is running out to earn 3,600 bonus points. Make 5 sales within your first 30 days with Allstate Health Solutions to qualify. Read more.
