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.
Random rants on Medicare Advantage
By Ron IversonOn 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 13, 2010
GAO Weighs in on Medicare Advantage MailersThe 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 12, 2010
FAQ: Medicare Educational EventsHow many people have to be in attendance for a meeting to be considered an "educational event" under CMS's marketing guidelines?
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.