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: Underage Medicare Supplement?
By Staff WriterIs there an open enrollment period to qualify for an underage Medicare supplement? That is, if an individual is on Medicare due to a disability, are they guaranteed issue for a supplement?
June 09, 2010
What to Do During the Initial Coverage Election PeriodMedicare enrollment and marketing may be divided into several calendar periods throughout the year (open enrollment, annual election, etc.), but there is a tremendous opportunity year-round for licensed life and health agents who are selling or
June 09, 2010
11 Things You Need to Know About Medicare Part DMedicare's prescription drug coverage -- the Part D plan -- is a voluntary program for those enrolled in either Medicare Part A or Part B, or those enrolled in any of the Medicare Advantage plans that don't already include
June 08, 2010
HHS, AHIP Clash Over Medicare AdvantageThe Obama administration and Medicare Advantage writers are going head to head over looming 2011-contract-year cost increases.
June 06, 2010
AHIP: Medicare Advantage Plans Cut Enrollee Re-HospitalizationMedicare Advantage plan practices may be reducing the likelihood that an enrollee will be re-admitted to the hospital by as much as 14% to 29%, according to America's Health Insurance Plans.
June 04, 2010
HHS Seeks Comments On Plan Quality AssessmentsThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is putting two Medicare Advantage performance measurement efforts through a routine paperwork reduction review process.
June 01, 2010
Medicare scams multiplyWow, Medicare, it seems, has really become a poster child for bad business practices.
June 01, 2010
Who has the Advantage?33 - Number of Medicare Advantage plans the average beneficiary has to choose from in 2010.