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February 11, 2025

Brief: CMS Advance Notice and Draft Part D Redesign

January 2025 In our brief, we summarize the January 10 releases from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)....

January 21, 2025

Medicare Price Negotiation Program: Updates for 2027

On Friday, January 17, the Biden Administration released its list of 15 drugs which include GLP-1 drugs Ozempic, Wegovy...

December 3, 2024

CMS 2026 Proposed Policy and Technical Changes for Medicare

On November 26, 2024, CMS issued a proposed rule that would revise the Medicare Advantage (MA) Program, Medicare Prescription...

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September 24, 2024

Simplifying the Age-In Process for Plan Sponsors and Retirees

At RetireeFirst, we understand the intricacies involved in managing group retiree Medicare enrollments, and we have designed...

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August 19, 2024

White Paper: Changes to Group Medicare Advantage & Part D Explained

RetireeFirst and BluePeak Advisors have co-authored a white paper for employer plan sponsors and their consultants on Medicare...

Navigating Clients through Headwinds to Long-Term Goals

Group Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs in 2025 Changes enacted by both the Centers...

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Streamlining Group Medicare Plan Enrollment for Plan Sponsors and Retirees

Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD) enrollment are on the rise, particularly for group...

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Maintaining Outstanding Client Retention Through Exceptional, High-Touch Client Service

At RetireeFirst, we’re committed to delivering an unmatched client experience that spans every aspect of preserving and...

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Retiree Drug Subsidy Changes: New Benefit Options for Employers to Consider for 2025

*This article was first published on BenefitsPRO March 19, 2024* The RDS program has been the go-to choice for plan sponsors...

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Delivering Superior Service to Retirees: Honoring our Retiree Advocates

Retiree Advocacy Service is our hallmark. We’re dedicated to helping members navigate the complex retiree healthcare landscape...