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.
What to Do During the Initial Coverage Election Period
By Jason McclellanMedicare enrollment and marketing may be divided into several calendar periods throughout the year (open enrollment, annual election, etc.), but there is a tremendous opportunity year-round for licensed life and health agents who are selling or
June 06, 2010
AHIP: Medicare Advantage Plans Cut Enrollee Re-HospitalizationMedicare Advantage plan practices may be reducing the likelihood that an enrollee will be re-admitted to the hospital by as much as 14% to 29%, according to America's Health Insurance Plans.
June 04, 2010
HHS Seeks Comments On Plan Quality AssessmentsThe 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
Medicare scams multiplyWow, Medicare, it seems, has really become a poster child for bad business practices.
June 01, 2010
Who has the Advantage?33 - Number of Medicare Advantage plans the average beneficiary has to choose from in 2010.
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.