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.
Medicare: Have seniors given any ground?
By Staff WriterThe public remains opposed to cuts to Medicare, even after the budget battle.
August 16, 2011
Could the Current Political Attack on Plan F Be Based on a Logical Flaw?Congress is considering making changes to Medigap due to the fact that high users of Medicare services tend to have Plan F policies.
August 10, 2011
Seniors needle Congress about Medicare"Knit-ins" are the latest tactic devised by seniors to protest cuts to Medicare.
August 09, 2011
Seniors needle Congress about Medicare"Knit-ins" are the latest tactic devised by seniors to protest cuts to Medicare.
August 03, 2011
CMS Announces Drug Program Bidding ResultsMedicare Part D prescription drug plan bidding cut the 2012 national average monthly bid amount.
August 03, 2011
Study: Medicare Part D saves moneyMedicare Part D is saving the government $12 billion per year by keeping seniors out of hospitals and nursing homes.
July 27, 2011
Cable show helps boomers enroll in MedicareRLTV recently broadcast a show to help boomers understand the Medicare system.
July 20, 2011
Obama supports Medicare means-testingThe question of whether wealthy seniors ought to pay more for Medicare coverage in an effort to reduce the deficit has received President Obama's public approval.