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.
Concern Rises Over Medicare Cuts to Doctors
By Staff WriterNinety-four percent of Americans are concerned about a looming Medicare cut to doctors, according to a new AMA poll released recently. Without congressional action, physicians caring for seniors face a 25 percent cut.
November 04, 2010
Doctors dropping Medicare patientsDoctors and other medical services providers have long complained about low Medicare reimbursement rates. As a result of these rates, there has been a steady increase in the rate of doctors deciding to drop out of the program.
November 04, 2010
More money for Medicare patrolsAs part of the Obama administration's effort to educate seniors about Medicare fraud, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has granted $9 million to some 50 Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) programs for fraud prevention.
October 28, 2010
FAQ: Medicare Annual Wellness VisitsCan you explain the new "annual wellness visits" that are coming to Medicare in 2011? What do they cover? How do they compare to the "Welcome to Medicare" exam which is currently available?
October 28, 2010
FAQ: Medicare Annual Wellness VisitsCan you explain the new "annual wellness visits" that are coming to Medicare in 2011? What do they cover? How do they compare to the "Welcome to Medicare" exam which is currently available?
October 19, 2010
New Medicare self-help bookThe author of a new self-help book about navigating the Medicare system sets out to educate the public about a system that regularly presents new changes and challenges.
October 19, 2010
Random rants on Medicare AdvantageOn Sept. 21, it was announced that the average monthly premium in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will drop to $35.69 in 2011--45 cents less than the average monthly cost in 2010. Here are some of the more interesting reactions to the news.
October 19, 2010
Random rants on Medicare AdvantageOn Sept. 21, it was announced that the average monthly premium in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will drop to $35.69 in 2011--45 cents less than the average monthly cost in 2010. Here are some of the more interesting reactions to the news.