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.
CMS: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees To Change Plans
By Staff WriterAbout 7% of Medicare Advantage plan enrollees will have to find new plans in 2010, according to officials at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
September 09, 2009
Part D Rates Miss MarkMany Medicare Part D drug plan carriers continue to generate large, unexpected profits and losses, officials say.
June 30, 2009
Marketing is a contact sportNetworking is truly a contact sport that requires you to be proactive if you're going to win.
May 25, 2009
The real cost of Medicare20% -- Percentage of older Americans who suffer from five or more chronic conditions.
May 03, 2009
Feds Adopt NAIC Standard For MedigapThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has set a Medicare supplement model developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a national standard.
April 23, 2009
CMS Adopts NAIC StandardThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has set a Medicare supplement model developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a national standard.
April 06, 2009
Medicare Advantage Rate Fight BrewsMedicare Advantage program supporters in Congress are gearing up to fight for an increase in the newly proposed 2010 reimbursement rates.
March 30, 2009
Washington announces new terms for Medicare AdvantageThe details of rules governing private Medicare Advantage insurance supplement programs were announced Tuesday, setting in motion the beginning of sweeping changes dictated by the Obama Administration, the Wall Street Journal reported.