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.
CIGNA To Withdraw From Medicare Private FFS Market
By staff WriterA large carrier has decided to stop selling Medicare Advantage private fee-for-service plans in 2011.
June 09, 2010
11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare Part DMedicare's prescription drug coverage -- the Part D plan -- is a voluntary program for those enrolled in either Medicare Part A or Part B, or those enrolled in any of the Medicare Advantage plans that don't already include
June 08, 2010
HHS, AHIP Clash Over Medicare AdvantageThe Obama administration and Medicare Advantage writers are going head to head over looming 2011-contract-year cost increases.
June 06, 2010
AHIP: Medicare Advantage Plans Cut Enrollee Re-HospitalizationMedicare Advantage plan practices may be reducing the likelihood that an enrollee will be re-admitted to the hospital by as much as 14% to 29%, according to America's Health Insurance Plans.
June 04, 2010
HHS Seeks Comments On Plan Quality AssessmentsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is putting two Medicare Advantage performance measurement efforts through a routine paperwork reduction review process.
June 01, 2010
Medicare scams multiplyWow, Medicare, it seems, has really become a poster child for bad business practices.
June 01, 2010
Who has the Advantage?33 - Number of Medicare Advantage plans the average beneficiary has to choose from in 2010.
June 01, 2010
A new era for Medicare supplementsThe June 1 changeover for existing Medicare Supplements means a golden opportunity for advisors to better serve their clients' needs.