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.
March 01, 2010
AHIP: Medicare Advantage Patients Do BetterAmerica's Health Insurance Plans says the extra services its members provide for Medicare beneficiaries through the Medicare Advantage program really do improve patients' health.
March 01, 2010
AHIP: Medicare Advantage Patients Do BetterAmerica's Health Insurance Plans says the extra services its members provide for Medicare beneficiaries through the Medicare Advantage program really do improve patients' health.
February 25, 2010
Medicare scam: Good time to educate clientsIt seems every month another state is rocked with a Medicare scam.
January 31, 2010
"Seniors gain rights to refuse Medicare"It is interesting that the question of losing Social Security if you withdraw from Medicare comes now.
January 18, 2010
GAO Finds Gaps In Medicare Advantage Plan Marketing DataFederal regulators responded to concerns about allegations of inappropriate marketing practices at 73 Medicare Advantage plan sponsors during a 4-year period that ended in early 2009, according to U.S. Government Accountability Office officials.
January 05, 2010
Medicare confusion catches retireesRules for enrolling in Medicare are complex. But when people postpone retirement past age 65, as many people are doing these days, it's easy to...
December 21, 2009
Expert predicts direct mail to make a comebackDirect mail marketing appears to be on the upswing for insurance companies
December 21, 2009
Expert predicts direct mail to make a comebackDirect mail marketing appears to be on the upswing for insurance companies
December 10, 2009
A Medicare Open Enrollment Primer for Insurance AgentsMedicare is a complex system with numerous finite rules and regulations governing its operation. One of the most unique aspects of Medicare is the ability for eligible beneficiaries to select a health plan through private insurance.
December 09, 2009
A Medicare Open Enrollment Primer for Insurance AgentsMedicare is a complex system with numerous finite rules and regulations governing its operation. One of the most unique aspects of Medicare is the ability for eligible beneficiaries to select a health plan through private insurance.