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.
Medicare scams multiply
By daniel williamsIf you're like me, you might have received a flurry of letters from insurance commissioners warning consumers of such scams.
April 28, 2010
MIPPA Law Creates Med Supp OpportunitiesNow that Medicare has modernized Medicare supplement plans at the same time as the first of 78.2 million baby boomers begin turning 65, there are vast opportunities for agents serving the senior market.
April 28, 2010
MIPPA Law Creates Med Supp OpportunitiesNow that Medicare has modernized Medicare supplement plans at the same time as the first of 78.2 million baby boomers begin turning 65, there are vast opportunities for agents serving the senior market.
April 20, 2010
Medicare fraudster admits to schemeAn Arleta, Calif.-based medical equipment supplier has pleaded guilty to Medicare fraud totaling approximately a half a million dollars.
April 08, 2010
Closing the Doughnut Hole: What the Reform Bill's Part D Provisions Mean to YouThe health care reform law, which incorporates adjustments made by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, makes several important changes to the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
April 07, 2010
Medicare Advantage Plans GainThe 261 companies active in Medicare Advantage plans enrolled nearly 11.5 million Medicare beneficiaries as of March 2010, up 5.4% from March 2009, according to a new report.
April 07, 2010
FAQ: Online Lead VendorsI was thinking about using an online vendor for leads. Is this within CMS guidelines?