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.
Study: Medicare Contractors Vulnerable to Conflict
By Kelli Kennedy, Associated PressThe study found that one company submitted a bid to investigate Medicare fraud even though its parent company provided two types of Medicare coverage in all 50 states.
May 10, 2012
GAO: Fix the Medicare Advantage Diagnosis GapInvestigators say private plans seem to be making enrollees look at least 4.8% sicker than they really are.
May 10, 2012
GAO: Fix the Medicare Advantage Diagnosis GapInvestigators say private plans seem to be making enrollees look at least 4.8% sicker than they really are.
May 10, 2012
Investigators Find Suspicious Medicare Billing at 2,600 PharmaciesCMS says some of the leads may be the result of data errors or other factors other than fraud.
May 10, 2012
Investigators Find Suspicious Medicare Billing at 2,600 PharmaciesCMS says some of the leads may be the result of data errors or other factors other than fraud.
May 03, 2012
AHIP: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Low IncomesAbout 57% of the people who sign up for the private plans earn less than $20,000 per year.
May 03, 2012
Obama Administration: Full PPACA Repeal Could Disrupt MedicareWould CMS have to make up the difference between pre-PPACA payment rates and the rates paid?
May 03, 2012
Obama Administration: Full PPACA Repeal Could Disrupt MedicareWould CMS have to make up the difference between pre-PPACA payment rates and the rates paid?