Susan Polk Insurance Releases New Report On 2016 Healthcare and Medicare Trends
San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) April 09, 2016 -- This week, Susan Polk Insurance released a report on 2016 healthcare and medicare trends. The report outlines these three healthcare trends and Medicare changes to watch out for in 2016. To view the report, click here or see below.
The New Year will likely usher in some expected (and unexpected) trends in healthcare practices and changes to Medicare. In a new recently released report, Medicare San Luis Obispo specialists at Susan Polk Insurance have compiled some of the (soon-to-be) most talked about issues affecting the healthcare system.
Healthcare and mobile apps. With technology being an integral part of our everyday lives, it is no wonder that healthcare providers are looking for ways to make healthcare accessible – on the go. According to Pew Research, in 2015, over 30-percent of adults used at least one health-related app on their mobile device. This trend is expected to increase and the healthcare industry is looking for new ways to engage health consumers. 2016 could be the year of handheld medical technology that all consumers have access to through their smartphones.
Medicare Part B changes will impact premiums. This is a big change and could affect upwards of 30-percent of Medicare Part B participants. Those who do not pay their Part B premium directly out of their Social Security check and instead pay for Medicare directly themselves are in for an increase! The Medicare Trustees Report released in 2015 projected the expected premium increase to be in excess of 50-percent; however, a last-minute budget deal limited the increase.
Income categories for those paying the income-related monthly adjusted amount (IRMAA) have not changed since 2010. The threshold of $85,000 for individuals and $170,000 for couples will remain until 2019. This will increase the numbers paying this penalty from 5.1% in 2012, to about 9.7% in 2019. Previously, the maximum anyone would pay was 65% of the actual cost of Part B expenses. Today, the percentage is 80% for the highest income earners.
Several companies have recently announced rate increase for California Medicare Supplements. For those enrolled in Plan F in San Luis Obispo County, they can expect rate increases of about 8% in 2016.
There are several strategies for improving one’s financial position. To view the complete report, visit Susan Polk's blog.
About Susan Polk
Since 1988, Susan Polk Insurance has provided exceptional customer service to her clients. Specializing in health insurance plans, Susan Polk’s healthcare and Medicare San Luis Obispo team, time after time, are able to find the lowest cost plans to meet their client needs. Partnering with health and life insurance agents nationwide, Susan Polk Insurance provides a wide range of offerings for Medicare Plans, life insurance, long-term care insurance, travel, and international insurance for San Luis Obispo residents and beyond.
For more information about this report and other Medicare changes, call the Medicare San Luis Obispo experts at Susan Polk Insurance today at (805) 544–6454.
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