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's Annual Report: The Future Looks Bleak
By Ron IversonThe Medicare Board of Trustees issued their Annual Report on Friday, May 13.
May 17, 2011
Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage: Which Should I Sell?One of the most common questions I hear from agents is very simple: "Should I be selling Medicare Supplement or Medicare Advantage?"
May 13, 2011
Medicare Trustees: Don't Believe Our NumbersThe trustees of the Medicare trust funds say the financial projections in their latest annual report are probably unrealistic.
May 11, 2011
FAQ: Medicare Supplement Plan PricingAn agent asks, "Is the lowest priced Medicare supplement plan the best option for my clients?"
May 11, 2011
FAQ: Medicare Supplement Plan PricingAn agent asks, "Is the lowest priced Medicare supplement plan the best option for my clients?"
May 10, 2011
Study: Older Americans getting unnecessary colonoscopiesA new study reveals that many older Americans are receiving unnecessary colonoscopies, with Medicare picking up the tab.
May 04, 2011
Medicare report: Free wellness visits going beggingDespite the fact that they are eligible for free annual checkups designed to prevent illness or catch it in its earliest stages, the overwhelming majority of Medicare patients do not take advantage of this opportunity.
May 03, 2011
Medicare report: Free wellness visits going beggingDespite the fact that they are eligible for free annual checkups designed to prevent illness or catch it in its earliest stages, the overwhelming majority of Medicare patients do not take advantage of this opportunity.