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 Advantage Plans Gain
By staff WriterThe 261 companies active in Medicare Advantage plans enrolled nearly 11.5 million Medicare beneficiaries as of March 2010, up 5.4% from March 2009, according to a new report.
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.
March 03, 2010
FAQ: Cost of Medicare AdvantageApproximately how much (percent and real dollars) does Medicare Advantage cost the federal government versus original Medicare?