CMS Implements New Online Form for Medicare Advantage Complaints

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently implemented a new online form for providers to submit complaints related Medicare Advantage (MA) plans.

A CMS memorandum announced the implementation of the form, which is now live and available to providers. The online form collects information about the complainant, beneficiary, provider and the MA plan involved. Providers are also prompted to submit a complaint summary, with optional fields for service dates and claim numbers.

Once a complaint has been submitted via the online form, it will be placed in a queue in the Health Plan Management System Complaints Tracking Module for review and triage. CMS will continue to serve as an arbitrator, working to facilitate resolution between the MA plan and the provider.

The MHA encourages members to use this form when experiencing issues related to MA claims.

Members with questions may contact Megan Blue at the MHA.

DIFS Releases Bulletin Protecting COVID-19 Vaccinations

The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) issued a bulletin on Oct. 16 advising health insurers in the individual and small group markets to continue covering COVID-19 vaccinations without cost-sharing.

The bulletin was released in accordance with Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Directive 2025-7. The executive directive instructs the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, DIFS and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs to work collaboratively to ensure COVID-19 vaccines are available to all Michiganders.

The DIFS bulletin states that under existing state law, all insurers in the individual and small group market must cover immunizations recommended by the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The ACIP continues to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine as of Oct. 16.

Members with questions regarding the bulletin should contact Megan Blue at the MHA.