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.
GAO Weighs in on Medicare Advantage Mailers
By Arthur D. PostalThe U.S. Government Accountability Office says the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services followed the rules but took an "unusual" action when it told carriers to stop mailing Medicare Advantage plan enrollees warnings about pending legislation.
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.
September 26, 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.