Tag: medigap

New Report: Medigap Enrollment Continues to Increase

Posted on May 20, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

The House Ways and Means Committee is holding a hearing tomorrow on Medicare reform that will focus on proposals to modify beneficiary cost-sharing, including potential changes to Medigap coverage. Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports

Policymakers, Stakeholders Propose Changes to Medigap Policies that Could Threaten Affordability

Posted on April 11, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

As Washington continues to look for ways to reduce the deficit and reform the nation’s entitlement programs, changes to Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) are being considered as part of these conversations. Continue reading →

Posted in: On The Hill

Medigap: Providing Financial Protection and Peace of Mind to Medicare Benificiaries

Posted on February 26, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Medigap coverage provides financial protection and peace of mind to nearly 10 million Medicare beneficiaries. Continue reading →

Posted in: Issue Alert

Report Shows Value of Medigap for Rural and Low-Income Seniors

Posted on February 18, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Low- and moderate-income Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those living in rural areas, continue to rely on the financial protection Medigap provides, according to a new report from America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports

Letter-to-the-Editor Emphasizes the Value of Medigap Coverage

Posted on January 15, 2013 by AHIP Coverage

Conversations continue to take place in Washington regarding policy changes that could impact Medigap. Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP

NAIC Sends Letter to HHS Recommending No Additional Cost-Sharing for Medigap

Posted on December 21, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

A provision of the Affordable Care Act requires the Secretary of HHS to request that the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) review and revise the benefit designs for Medigap Plans C and F to incorporate “nominal” cost-sharing. The NAIC today sent HHS a letter and recommended no additional cost-sharing for Medigap. Continue reading →

Posted in: ACA, Health Care Costs

Medigap: Providing Financial Security and Peace of Mind for Medicare Beneficiaries

Posted on December 17, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

As part of the current “fiscal cliff” discussions, policymakers should avoid cutting benefits that millions of seniors and people with disabilities rely on. While some people have proposed limiting first-dollar coverage in Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage, research has shown that this would cause beneficiaries to avoid care that is medically necessary – resulting in higher costs for enrollees and the country. Continue reading →

Posted in: Fact Check, Health Care Costs

Medigap Changes Considered in “Fiscal Cliff” Talks

Posted on December 4, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

The Partnership to Protect Medigap recently reached out to its members to make them aware of potential changes being discussed that could affect Medigap coverage. Continue reading →

Posted in: Issue Alert

Nine out of Ten Seniors Satisfied with Their Medigap Coverage

Posted on June 15, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

Nine out of ten seniors enrolled in Medigap are satisfied with their coverage, according to a new American Viewpoint survey released by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Press Releases, AHIP Studies and Reports

Medigap Is a Vital Source of Coverage for Low-Income and Rural Beneficiaries

Posted on May 3, 2012 by AHIP Coverage

New data from the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) show that Medigap is particularly important to low- and moderate-income beneficiaries, especially those living in rural areas. Continue reading →

Posted in: AHIP, AHIP Studies and Reports, Issue Alert