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 roundup: Bills, doctors and elections
By Ron IversonThe 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.
August 02, 2010
PPACA: Feds Hope to Squeeze Medicare AdvantageFederal officials say about $205 billion of the $418 billion in Medicare savings they hope to achieve over the next decade will come from spending on the Medicare Advantage program.
July 28, 2010
FAQ: Full-Time Employees on MedicareWhen can an active, full-time employee on a group plan voluntarily drop the group plan and enroll in a Medicare supplement plan?
July 28, 2010
Plan N seems to be company favorite in new med supp offeringsBy now you are probably aware that all Medicare Supplement plans underwent a change effective June 1, at which time a new series of plans called "Modernized Medicare Supplement" plans were introduced.
July 27, 2010
FAQ: Full-Time Employees on MedicareWhen can an active, full-time employee on a group plan voluntarily drop the group plan and enroll in a Medicare supplement plan?
July 27, 2010
Plan N seems to be company favorite in new med supp offeringsBy now you are probably aware that all Medicare Supplement plans underwent a change effective June 1, at which time a new series of plans called "Modernized Medicare Supplement" plans were introduced.
July 22, 2010
Loophole bills seniors for hospital staysMedicare patients, whose hospital stays would normally be covered under the program, are being hit with surprise bills once they return home.
July 22, 2010
Loophole bills seniors for hospital staysMedicare patients, whose hospital stays would normally be covered under the program, are being hit with surprise bills once they return home.