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The world of Medicare is changing. Here are a few things to know:
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1. Medicare premiums have gone down for 2023.
Part A
andPart B
changes will affect your wallet. For more information about how Medicare has changed in the new year, we've done adeep dive here.
2. Your Medicare expenses are tax deductible.
our article about how you can deduct Medicare expenses
, including premiums, co-pays, and more, from your taxes before you file.3. The shingles
vaccine is now free on Medicare Part D.
4. There's a push for prior authorization reform.
Axios
, 2 million prior authorization requests were denied in 2021. Of the 11% that were appealed, 82% of these decisions were reversed. This has led the CMS and the AMA topush policymakers to act
this year and move prior authorization forms to a standardized electronic form for many insurers, which might lead to fewer denials of coverage for those with Medicare Advantage plans. The proposal would also require certain insurers to get back prior authorization requests quicker and add transparency to the process. These reforms would take effect in 2026.5. Medicare Supplement Plan G is still the best coverage out there.
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