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.
Vouchers die in Senate
By Staff WriterThe proposal to dismantle Medicare and replace it with a voucher system went down to defeat in the Senate last week by a margin of 57 to 40.
May 31, 2011
In response to "GOP budget would restructure Medicare"I've paid into Medicare for my entire life and now see the government wastes those dollars instead of investing them.
May 23, 2011
Medicare's Annual Report: The Future Looks BleakThe Medicare Board of Trustees issued their Annual Report on Friday, May 13.
May 23, 2011
Medicare's Annual Report: The Future Looks BleakThe Medicare Board of Trustees issued their Annual Report on Friday, May 13.
May 18, 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 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?"