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.
Displaced... and Hurting
By Allison BellHundreds of thousands of older Americans are opening their mailboxes this fall and finding Dear John and Dear Jane letters From their Medicare plans.
September 23, 2010
Popular Medicare Drug Plan Prices RiseRates for the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans with the highest market share are set to increase about 10% in 2011.
September 21, 2010
Medicare Advantage: The Calm Before the StormConsumers who still have access to Medicare Advantage plans will be paying slightly lower rates in the coming year.
September 21, 2010
Medicare Advantage: The Calm Before the StormConsumers who still have access to Medicare Advantage plans will be paying slightly lower rates in the coming year.
September 14, 2010
Medicare PDP Premiums Rising, Plan Options FallingKaiser reviewed changes in drug coverage and costs since 2006, and found that premiums for PDPs rose, plan availability fell, and most enrollees have a coverage gap.
August 31, 2010
Medicare: An Analysis of Spending and Future BudgetMedicare accounts for 23 percent of total national health care spending. Medicare represents nearly one-third (30 percent) of total national spending on hospital care and 20 percent of total spending on physician services.
August 26, 2010
Medicare drug plan premiums to riseMedicare officials have announced plans to increase prescription premiums by $1, or about 3 percent, next year.
August 17, 2010
Site aids in selection of supplemental Medicare plansInsurance referral site www.GoMedicare.com has added a new Medicare information center to assist seniors in their search for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement and Medicare Part D plans.