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.
How to Provide Full Service by Including Medicare Supplements in Your Practice
By C. Michael ReplogleThe June 1, 2010 changeover for existing Medicare supplements created an opportunity for insurance advisors to better serve their clients. Med supps are a great opportunity to provide more service to your current book of business.
September 30, 2010
Medicare Supplements Source listThis source list represents those companies that chose to participate and that responded by the deadline.
September 28, 2010
Feds rumble with Medicare Advantage plansCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services head Donald Berwick has announced that Medicare Advantage premiums, which are paid by 11.3 million seniors, will be dropping by 1 percent.
September 27, 2010
Displaced... and HurtingHundreds of thousands of older Americans are opening their mailboxes this fall and finding Dear John and Dear Jane letters From their Medicare plans.
September 27, 2010
Medicare anti-fraud bill moves to SenateThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would strengthen Medicare anti-fraud provisions and hold corrupt executives responsible for their actions. The bill must pass the Senate before it can be signed into law by President Obama.
September 26, 2010
Displaced... and HurtingHundreds of thousands of older Americans are opening their mailboxes this fall and finding Dear John and Dear Jane letters From their Medicare plans.
September 23, 2010
Popular Medicare Drug Plan Prices RiseRates for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans with the highest market share are set to increase about 10% in 2011.
September 21, 2010
Medicare Advantage: The Calm Before the StormConsumers who still have access to Medicare Advantage plans will be paying slightly lower rates in the coming year.