![]() On Friday, August 16, 2019 I attended the CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) Webinar*, which provided an overview of new MPF tool which will be launching “before Labor Day 2019”. Please note that all of my feedback below is based on a very brief 30-minute demo (and 30 min Q&A) that was provided by CMS. My initial reaction is that the intentions are good, but a system overhaul of this magnitude should never be launched this close to the highest volume period of activity (i.e. Annual Enrollment) for a system. There are some major changes in the new tool, which will significantly impact Medicare Beneficiaries and agents that use the Medicare Plan Finder tool. I will do my best to highlight some of the positives first… Some of the Positives:
Some Concerns:
At Senior Advisors, we still plan to provide the FREE Annual Review of Part D coverage for all of our clients as we have in the past. However, this year will certainly be more challenging and we ask for your patience as we work through these reviews using a brand new tool for 2020 Plans. * A recording of this webinar along with PowerPoint slides will be posted in the “Resources” tab of the NTP website at https://cmsnationaltrainingprogram.cms.gov/, as soon as the Plan Finder is publicly launched.
14 Comments
Deborah Cohen
8/22/2019 10:15:12 am
I’m so glad I’m working with you. You do a great job every year.
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Justin Lubenow
8/22/2019 10:24:53 am
Thanks for the kind note Deborah!
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Debbie and Jim Meloney
8/22/2019 10:30:36 am
HELP!!! I just looked at my IBX card, and it says we are in Plan F (as y'all had recommended and arranged for us). Now what do we do?!?
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Justin Lubenow
8/22/2019 02:28:02 pm
Hi Debbie and Jim,
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Barbara A. Baxter
8/22/2019 11:33:53 am
Thank-you for the update on the new year of 2020 benefits-- & I know that you will do your best for me - Thanks -Justin Lubenow
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Justin Lubenow
8/22/2019 02:29:14 pm
Hi Barbara,
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Melinda Price
8/22/2019 10:12:49 pm
Help! I've had to add some drugs to my original list and when I went to get one yesterday I was told that it would cost $490. At Good RX I could get it for $167.at Costco. I don't understand and how can I predict now what drugs I may need during the coming year? I feel clueless!
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Justin Lubenow
8/22/2019 10:37:01 pm
Hi Melinda,
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Jo DeSimone
8/23/2019 10:55:19 am
I have just reached the donut hole and am about to renew my 9 RX's....unknown is scary. I look forward to working with you again to chose Plan D for 2020 as you were so helpful last year.
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Justin Lubenow
8/24/2019 02:22:22 pm
Hi Jo,
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ERIC F ZACH
8/24/2019 12:40:21 pm
Thanks for ongoing concern.
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Justin Lubenow
8/24/2019 02:23:23 pm
Hi Eric,
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Nancy Guarino
10/3/2019 11:15:21 am
Thank you for the previous years of assistance. It has been so helpful. This year with the changes should we be filling out the rx form and send it to you as we have always done. If so where do I find the form. I thought I saw an email with it but can't seem to find it now. Thank you
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Justin Lubenow
10/3/2019 03:06:46 pm
Hi Nancy, you are quite welcome :-).
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