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 Part D encourages antibiotic use
By staff WriterA new study has found that improved drug coverage under Medicare Part D has resulted in a spike in antibiotic use by seniors.
August 11, 2010
FAQ: Disabled Medicare BeneficiariesAre disabled people who are under 65 and receiving Medicare benefits eligible for Medicare Advantage plans or Medigap?
August 04, 2010
Medicare roundup: Bills, doctors and electionsThe Senate passed the "doc fix" bill in late June (until Nov. 30). The House approved the bill, even though Nancy Pelosi told the press that she didn't support the legislation.
August 04, 2010
A Quick and Easy Guide to the PPACA's Key Changes to MedicareWhen the health care reform legislation was passed, there were several provisions included which affected Medicare laws.
August 04, 2010
Medicare roundup: Bills, doctors and electionsThe Senate passed the "doc fix" bill in late June (until Nov. 30). The House approved the bill, even though Nancy Pelosi told the press that she didn't support the legislation.
August 03, 2010
A Quick and Easy Guide to the PPACA's Key Changes to MedicareWhen the health care reform legislation was passed, there were several provisions included which affected Medicare laws.
August 02, 2010
PPACA: Feds Hope to Squeeze Medicare AdvantageFederal officials say about $205 billion of the $418 billion in Medicare savings they hope to achieve over the next decade will come from spending on the Medicare Advantage program.
August 02, 2010
PPACA: Feds Hope to Squeeze Medicare AdvantageFederal officials say about $205 billion of the $418 billion in Medicare savings they hope to achieve over the next decade will come from spending on the Medicare Advantage program.