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: Medicare Supplement Plan Pricing
By Mike AlexanderAn agent asks, "Is the lowest priced Medicare supplement plan the best option for my clients?"
May 03, 2011
Medicare report: Free wellness visits going beggingDespite the fact that they are eligible for free annual checkups designed to prevent illness or catch it in its earliest stages, the overwhelming majority of Medicare patients do not take advantage of this opportunity.
April 21, 2011
Americans to Congress: Hands off our MedicareIn 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
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 19, 2011
How the PPACA Will Affect Medicare - And the Agents Who Sell ItIt's up to savvy agents to understand how the health care reform bill will affect the Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medicare supplement plans they sell, and how they can capitalize on the opportunities that will inevitably arise from this change.
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.