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.
FAQ: Nonrenewal Letters During the Medicare SNP Period
By staff WriterAn agent asks, "Do we need a letter of 'nonrenewal' from the Medicare Advantage plan when we enroll a Medicare customer during the SNP Period?
February 17, 2011
Rich Medicare seniors: get ready to pay moreWhile the Obama administration trumpets the new health care provision that eventually will close the "doughnut hole," it rarely mentions another piece of the law which requires affluent Medicare beneficiaries to pay more for prescription drugs.
February 17, 2011
CMS Unveils 2012 Medicare Advantage Payment ProposalThe federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says preliminary 2012 payment policies for Medicare drug and health plans should maintain beneficiary choice.
February 17, 2011
Rich Medicare seniors: get ready to pay moreWhile the Obama administration trumpets the new health care provision that eventually will close the "doughnut hole," it rarely mentions another piece of the law which requires affluent Medicare beneficiaries to pay more for prescription drugs.
February 16, 2011
4 Medicare Sales Opportunities to Explore During Lock-In Period"Lock-in" is a term used to describe the period of time during which most Medicare beneficiaries are unable to change their underlying Medicare coverage.
February 14, 2011
GAO Eyes Medicare FFS Plan BidsManagers of most Medicare Advantage plans seem to be shooting for similar profit margins, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
February 14, 2011
GAO Eyes Medicare FFS Plan BidsManagers of most Medicare Advantage plans seem to be shooting for similar profit margins, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
February 07, 2011
A Personal Note on the Medicare Doc FixThe doc fix is only good for a year, and we have discussed it at length, but let me add a personal note: A longtime friend of mine has had physical problems for as far back as I can remember.