Medicare & Medicaid
The move is a response to the limited health plan options among Medicare-eligible patients in North Carolina's rural communities, the insurer says.
After expanding into three new states, Centene's MA offerings will be available to a potential 48 million beneficiaries across 36 states.
Cigna has increased its geographic presence in MA by 80% since 2019, with plans in 477 counties across 26 states.
President Biden's sprawling economic agenda is at stake in the division between moderates and progressives in his party.
Part D prescription drug coverage is rising to $33 per month, compared to $31.47 in 2021.
While many ACOs already develop initiatives to improve health equity, there are still obstacles getting in their way, the white paper said.
The insurer expects the move will expand access to care to include members of its Medicare Advantage HMO plans.
The goal is to connect those experiencing a mental health crisis to a behavioral health specialist, rather than law enforcement.
OIG suspected MA companies have financial incentives to make beneficiaries appear as sick as possible.
Reconciliation bill's addition of vision, hearing and dental to original Medicare should not come at the cost of MA plans, BMA says.