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.
4 Medicare Sales Opportunities to Explore During Lock-In Period
By Craig Ritter"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 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.
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.
February 02, 2011
Hispanic seniors receive fewer vaccinationsA new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows Hispanic seniors are less likely than whites to receive vaccinations against flu and pneumonia
February 02, 2011
New drug bill would save Medicare billionsSen. Al Franken has introduced a bill which would cut prescription drug costs for seniors by giving the federal government the power to negotiate lower prices for Medicare beneficiaries.
February 01, 2011
In response to 'Seniors struggle with Medicare website'Last year, when you would select three plans for comparison, the estimated annual cost for mail order was included.
January 31, 2011
In response to 'Seniors struggle with Medicare website'Last year, when you would select three plans for comparison, the estimated annual cost for mail order was included.
January 27, 2011
Medicare Advantage plans rake in cash on floatA new federal report reveals that private Medicare Advantage plans make millions of dollars each year by "playing the float" or earning interest on funds waiting to be paid out.