Medicare Advantage Minute consists of an article decrying the increase in prior authorization denials. Of 46 million prior authorization requests, over 3 million (7+%) were denied in 2022.

"Medicare" on the Wikipedia page discusses criticisms of Medicare and the principles behind having participants of various ages contribute to the cost of the program.

Finally several clients write in with questions related to drug plans and Medicare supplement plans offering discount gym memberships.

Spoiler alert: the gym membership deal through an AARP sponsored plan did not work out so well!

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Medicare Advantage Minute: Prior authorization denials have been more numerous in recent years. Only 10% of those denials are formally appealed but of that number, 83% are reversed.

According to Wikipedia, only 5% of Medicare claims are audited so there is plenty of opportunity for fraud, waste and abuse.

Finally, Bob from Arizona will be turning 65 and enrolling in Medicare in about six months. He had many questions about the procedure. These were clearly stated and almost seemed designed to make yours truly look like an intellectual giant!

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"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.

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Medicare Advantage Minute: Prior authorization requests are increasing and so are denials. For those with the moxie to file official appeals, the success rate approaches 83%!

Wikipedia "Medicare" page: More on funding projections. Actuaries find it impossible to predict future solvency without the assumption that current laws will be followed.

How does one decide whether Medicare is better than the company plan? Look at contribution vs. premium cost, match deductible and cost sharing and finally consider drug coverage.

Finally, an article from AMAC: Understanding Medicare coverage; what is and is not included.

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"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.

Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.