Medicare Planning
Medicare planning news and analysis, including coverage of the Medicare Advantage program, Medicare supplement insurance, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly plans.
Medicare Advantage: The Calm Before the Storm
By Allison BellConsumers who still have access to Medicare Advantage plans will be paying slightly lower rates in the coming year.
August 26, 2010
Medicare drug plan premiums to riseMedicare officials have announced plans to increase prescription premiums by $1, or about 3 percent, next year.
August 17, 2010
Site aids in selection of supplemental Medicare plansInsurance referral site www.GoMedicare.com has added a new Medicare information center to assist seniors in their search for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D plans.
August 17, 2010
Medicare Part D encourages antibiotic useA new study has found that improved drug coverage under Medicare Part D has resulted in a spike in antibiotic use by seniors.
August 16, 2010
Site aids in selection of supplemental Medicare plansInsurance referral site www.GoMedicare.com has added a new Medicare information center to assist seniors in their search for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D plans.
August 11, 2010
FAQ: Disabled Medicare BeneficiariesAre disabled people who are under 65 and receiving Medicare benefits eligible for Medicare Advantage plans or Medigap?
August 11, 2010
FAQ: Disabled Medicare BeneficiariesAre disabled people who are under 65 and receiving Medicare benefits eligible for Medicare Advantage plans or Medigap?
August 04, 2010
Medicare roundup: Bills, doctors and electionsThe Senate passed the "doc fix" bill in late June (until Nov. 30). The House approved the bill, even though Nancy Pelosi told the press that she didn't support the legislation.