CMS proposes 2018 policy updates for Medicare, drug plans

In an Advance Notice and Draft Call Letter, CMS recently proposed updates for the Medicare Advantage and Part D Prescription Drug Programs in 2018. If the changes are finalized they will offer stable and fair payments to plans, according to a press release.“Medicare Advantage is an essential, growing part of the Medicare program,” Patrick Conway, acting administrator of CMS, said in the release. “These proposals will continue to keep Medicare Advantage strong and stable and provide high quality, affordable care to seniors and people living with disabilities.”

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