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.
Seniors face complicated Medicare choices
By staff WriterFor seniors planning to make changes to their Medicare plans during this year's enrollment period (Nov. 15 through the end of the year), it may make sense to begin reviewing options now.
October 12, 2010
How to Provide Full Service by Including Medicare Supplements in Your PracticeThe June 1, 2010 changeover for existing Medicare supplements created an opportunity for insurance advisors to better serve their clients. Med supps are a great opportunity to provide more service to your current book of business.
October 04, 2010
FAQ: Medicare PDP TerminationDoes a standalone PDP termination/non-renewal trigger a guaranteed issue right for a Medicare supplement plan?
October 04, 2010
FAQ: Medicare PDP TerminationDoes a standalone PDP termination/non-renewal trigger a guaranteed issue right for a Medicare supplement plan?
September 30, 2010
Medicare Supplements Source listThis source list represents those companies that chose to participate and that responded by the deadline.
September 28, 2010
Feds rumble with Medicare Advantage plansCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services head Donald Berwick has announced that Medicare Advantage premiums, which are paid by 11.3 million seniors, will be dropping by 1 percent.
September 27, 2010
Displaced... and HurtingHundreds of thousands of older Americans are opening their mailboxes this fall and finding Dear John and Dear Jane letters From their Medicare plans.
September 27, 2010
Medicare anti-fraud bill moves to SenateThe U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would strengthen Medicare anti-fraud provisions and hold corrupt executives responsible for their actions. The bill must pass the Senate before it can be signed into law by President Obama.