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Departments Finalize New Version of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage

Departments Finalize New Version of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage Helping Consumers Better Understand their Health Coverage Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of the Treasury announced key enhancements to the Summary of Read more about Departments Finalize New Version of the Summary of Benefits and Coverage
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CMS finalizes 2017 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans

CMS finalizes 2017 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the final Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Program changes for 2017 that seek to provide stable payments to plans, and make improvements Read more about CMS finalizes 2017 payment and policy updates for Medicare Health and Drug Plans
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Strengthening Medicare Advantage and Part D

Strengthening Medicare Advantage and Part D Providing high quality and affordable care for all Medicare beneficiaries, with a particular emphasis on improving care for low income and dually eligible beneficiaries On April 4, CMS released final updates to the Medicare Advantage and Part D programs Read more about Strengthening Medicare Advantage and Part D
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Supporting Medicare in Puerto Rico

Supporting Medicare in Puerto Rico Secretary Burwell and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are a core part of the Administration’s team working closely with Puerto Rico and other key stakeholders to address the fiscal crisis in the Commonwealth. HHS has taken a number of steps Read more about Supporting Medicare in Puerto Rico
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Medicare Advantage Payments to Medicare Employer Retiree Plans

Beginning in CY 2017, CMS will implement an alternative payment policy for Medicare Employer Retiree Plans (Employer Group Waiver Plans), which will facilitate employers and unions offering high quality coverage for their Medicare eligible retirees. Read more about Medicare Advantage Payments to Medicare Employer Retiree Plans
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CMS finalizes mental health and substance use disorder parity rule for Medicaid and CHIP

CMS finalizes mental health and substance use disorder parity rule for Medicaid and CHIP Final rule strengthens access to mental health and substance use disorder benefits for low-income Americans In conjunction with the President’s visit to the National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, the Centers Read more about CMS finalizes mental health and substance use disorder parity rule for Medicaid and CHIP