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.
Closing the Doughnut Hole: What the Reform Bill's Part D Provisions Mean to You
By Heather TreseThe health care reform law, which incorporates adjustments made by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, makes several important changes to the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
April 07, 2010
Closing the Doughnut Hole: What the Reform Bill's Part D Provisions Mean to YouThe health care reform law, which incorporates adjustments made by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, makes several important changes to the Medicare Part D drug benefit.
March 25, 2010
Cheaper Medicare supplements coming for seniorsBeginning in June 2010, Medicare supplement premiums are set to drop when they are "modernized" as part of the Medigap Modernization Act.
March 25, 2010
Cheaper Medicare supplements coming for seniorsBeginning in June 2010, Medicare supplement premiums are set to drop when they are "modernized" as part of the Medigap Modernization Act.
March 18, 2010
Medicare scam artist faces hard timeIn Los Angeles, a federal court convicted a Fresno woman accused of recruiting seniors to file fraudulent Medicare claims.
March 16, 2010
FAQ: Medicare Scope of Appointment FormsOn Medicare Advantage plans, we need a Scope of Appointment before we meet with Medicare customer. How about meeting a customer for a Medicare Supplement, do we need a Scope of Appointment also?
March 16, 2010
FAQ: Medicare Scope of Appointment FormsOn Medicare Advantage plans, we need a Scope of Appointment before we meet with Medicare customer. How about meeting a customer for a Medicare Supplement, do we need a Scope of Appointment also?
March 16, 2010
5 Steps to Increase MA Sales by Becoming a ConsultantThe future role of the Medicare Advantage agent is being questioned by many. The media and some government regulators continue to highlight the actions of a few non-compliant agents.