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.
Starting in Med Supp: Understanding the Options
By Bob McclellanDuring the 2009 and 2010 Medicare marketing and sales years, there will be more and more changes to the health care coverage that is available to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Advantage plans will continue to be available, but because of changes
November 10, 2009
Allsup: Most Seniors To Stick With Medicare PlansMore older Americans are thinking about changing their Medicare plans, but the actual percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who want to switch is still low.
November 09, 2009
Medicare squares off against potential cutsA new ad campaign, aimed at the districts of 78 members of the House of Representatives, began last week as a stand against potential cuts to Medicare.
November 09, 2009
Medicare squares off against potential cutsA new ad campaign, aimed at the districts of 78 members of the House of Representatives, began last week as a stand against potential cuts to Medicare.
November 01, 2009
Medicare scam hits $26 millionIn another recent Medicare scam, 20 people in California have been charged for fraudulently billing Medicare nearly $26 million.
October 19, 2009
CMS Loosens Medicare Plan Outreach RulesThe Obama administration now says Medicare Advantage carriers can communicate with enrollees about pending legislation - if the carriers first get enrollees' permission to send them messages about legislative issues.
October 19, 2009
CMS Loosens Medicare Plan Outreach RulesThe Obama administration now says Medicare Advantage carriers can communicate with enrollees about pending legislation - if the carriers first get enrollees' permission to send them messages about legislative issues.
October 15, 2009
Who has the Advantage?In the hyper-charged health care environment, who knows if the following information will accelerate or derail the locomotive running through Congress. It's worth noting nonetheless....