Ep. 714 - MA prior authorization rules impose barriers & delays in needed treatment!

2024-10-08

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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.

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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