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 Advantage plans rake in cash on float
By staff WriterA 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.
January 26, 2011
FAQ: SSDI vs. MedigapAn agent asks: For disabled individuals under the age of 65 who are receiving SSDI, would they be better off buying a Medigap policy or enrolling in an Advantage Plan?
January 12, 2011
FAQ: Medicare and Senior DesignationsCan I have "Senior Health Insurance Consultant" written on my business cards?
January 12, 2011
FAQ: Medicare and Senior DesignationsCan I have "Senior Health Insurance Consultant" written on my business cards?
January 10, 2011
How to Reduce Your CMS Marketing Violations and ComplaintsOn Nov. 19, 2010, CMS issued a press release on its website announcing that it was placing three Medicare Advantage carriers on marketing sanctions: Health Net, Arcadian, and Universal American.
January 02, 2011
CVS to Acquire Universal American Medicare Drug UnitCVS Caremark Corp. hopes to double the size of its own Medicare Part D prescription drug business by acquiring the Medicare Part D business of Universal American Corp.
December 30, 2010
CMS May Hire Medicare Advantage Mystery ShoppersThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is looking into the possibility of hiring a contractor to help it monitor newspapers, websites and public events to detect misleading Medicare plan marketing practices.
December 28, 2010
Which Drug Companies are Participating in the 50 Percent Off During Medicare Gap Coverage in 2011?Starting in January 2011, people with Medicare who have Part D but don't have the low-income subsidy Extra Help will get a 50 percent discount under the Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program on "applicable" drugs at the point of sale.