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.
HHS Seeks Comments On Plan Quality Assessments
By staff WriterThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is putting two Medicare Advantage performance measurement efforts through a routine paperwork reduction review process.
June 01, 2010
A new era for Medicare supplementsThe June 1 changeover for existing Medicare Supplements means a golden opportunity for advisors to better serve their clients' needs.
May 31, 2010
A new era for Medicare supplementsThe June 1 changeover for existing Medicare Supplements means a golden opportunity for advisors to better serve their clients' needs.
May 31, 2010
Medicare scams multiplyWow, Medicare, it seems, has really become a poster child for bad business practices.
May 27, 2010
Medicare brochure draws ire of RepublicansRepublicans are objecting to a new brochure which was sent to Medicare's 44 million beneficiaries in an attempt to outline the impact of the new health law on Medicare coverage.
May 27, 2010
Medicare brochure draws ire of RepublicansRepublicans are objecting to a new brochure which was sent to Medicare's 44 million beneficiaries in an attempt to outline the impact of the new health law on Medicare coverage.
May 12, 2010
FAQ: Canceling Part BCan someone currently enrolled in Part B cancel this coverage? If so, how is this done? What are the consequences of getting back on Part B later?