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.
New Medicare Supplement policies climb in 2010
By Ginny KiplingAccording to Debra Donahue of Mark Farrah Associates, new Medicare Supplement memberships are on the rise, with new policies (those issued in the last three years) increasing by almost 6 percent in 2010.
March 11, 2011
Medicare Advantage Market Sees Encouraging Leap in EnrollmentOnce again, we have Mark Farrah Associates to thank for delivering the latest.
March 10, 2011
Sebelius Letter Slams House Budget Impact on Medicare ProgramsThe proposed House budget for the rest of the current fiscal year will severely curtail the ability of the federal government to make payments to vendors under various Medicare programs.
March 10, 2011
Medicare Advantage Market Sees Encouraging Leap in EnrollmentOnce again, we have Mark Farrah Associates to thank for delivering the latest.
March 08, 2011
Medicare plans receive billions in overpaymentsDemocrats are demanding a hearing on Medicare drug rebates after it was revealed that taxpayers and beneficiaries are vastly overpaying for the Part D benefit.
March 08, 2011
FAQ: Medicare Part B Drug CoverageAn agent asks, "What outpatient drugs are covered by Medicare Part B?"
March 08, 2011
FAQ: Medicare Part B Drug CoverageAn agent asks, "What outpatient drugs are covered by Medicare Part B?"
March 07, 2011
FAQ: Nonrenewal Letters During the Medicare SNP PeriodAn agent asks, "Do we need a letter of 'nonrenewal' from the Medicare Advantage plan when we enroll a Medicare customer during the SNP Period?