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.
Americans to Congress: Hands off our Medicare
By staff WriterIn the wake of the last-minute agreement that avoided a government shutdown, a new Gallup poll is revealing how Americans feel about a number of issues, including the proposal to significantly cut domestic programs.
April 19, 2011
The Past, Present, and Future of Medicare: A Primer on the Program's HistoryThe word "change" has recently been thrown around a lot by politicians. But while some may be growing weary of 2008's biggest buzzword, agents in the Medicare market probably feel right at home with the message of change.
April 19, 2011
2011 AEP Winners and LosersThe 2011 Medicare Advantage and Part D selling season was shorter than ever this year, but it certainly wasn't any less eventful.
April 13, 2011
Bill would make Medicare reimbursements publicCongress is considering a bill that would provide data on how much doctors who treat Medicare patients receive in reimbursements from the program.
April 13, 2011
Bill would make Medicare reimbursements publicCongress is considering a bill that would provide data on how much doctors who treat Medicare patients receive in reimbursements from the program.
April 11, 2011
S&P: Flat CMS Medicare Advantage Rates No Reason CelebrateThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may let Medicare Advantage carriers charge a little more in 2012, but the increase likely will be lower than the medical inflation rate, according to an analyst at Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
April 10, 2011
S&P: Flat CMS Medicare Advantage Rates No Reason CelebrateThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may let Medicare Advantage carriers charge a little more in 2012, but the increase likely will be lower than the medical inflation rate, according to an analyst at Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
April 07, 2011
Bipartisan Senate Bill Calls for Searchable Medicare Claims DatabaseLegislation has been introduced in the claims database that would require creation of a searchable Medicare claims database that the public can access at no cost.