BEC list serv members,

 

CMS was able to make a few updates this week to improve the function of the Medicare Plan Finder.  Most of these updates went into effect on Wednesday morning.  

 

Please share the following updates with your teams:

 

Catastrophic Pricing

CMS resolved the issue that many of you reported that started on Friday Oct 25, related to how the monthly drug pricing breakdown displayed for a portion of beneficiaries when they reach the catastrophic limit.   This was corrected Wednesday (10/30) morning. 

 

Additional MPF Usability Updates

CMS implemented a number of additional changes to improve functionality and the quality of data that is displaying based on feedback including:

- Updated the ZIP code prefill to be 5 digits rather than 5+4 digits

- Changed color of current plan card to better distinguish from other plan cards

- When mail order only is selected, added the option to sort by Drug cost + Premium

- - Corrected display of drug premium for LIS: 100% premium subsidy with high copayment (ranging $3.60 - $8.95) and $89 deductible

- Updated data source to correct issues with some beneficiaries’ current plans displaying accurately

 

Continue to use the eMedicare@cms.hhs.gov mailbox to share screenshots of issues as they arise.

 

 

Ann Kayrish

Senior Program Manager for Medicare

National Council on Aging

251 18th Street South

Suite 500

Arlington, VA 22202

571-527-3945

 

 

 

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