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.
A Medicare Open Enrollment Primer for Insurance Agents
By Gary AdkinsMedicare is a complex system with numerous finite rules and regulations governing its operation. One of the most unique aspects of Medicare is the ability for eligible beneficiaries to select a health plan through private insurance.
November 24, 2009
AARP members support House reform billAARP members were asked how convincing arguments to support the House health reform bill were.
November 11, 2009
Starting in Med Supp: Understanding the OptionsDuring the 2009 and 2010 Medicare marketing and sales years, there will be more and more changes to the health care coverage that is available to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Advantage plans will continue to be available, but because of changes
November 11, 2009
Starting in Med Supp: Understanding the OptionsDuring the 2009 and 2010 Medicare marketing and sales years, there will be more and more changes to the health care coverage that is available to Medicare beneficiaries. Medicare Advantage plans will continue to be available, but because of changes
November 11, 2009
Getting Started in Medicare Advantage? Your 5 Biggest Questions, AnsweredEntering the Medicare Advantage (MA) market can be very exciting -- yet very daunting. There are rules and regulations issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that pertain only to MA and Part D sales and marketing, the
November 10, 2009
Allsup: Most Seniors To Stick With Medicare PlansMore older Americans are thinking about changing their Medicare plans, but the actual percentage of Medicare beneficiaries who want to switch is still low.
November 09, 2009
Medicare squares off against potential cutsA new ad campaign, aimed at the districts of 78 members of the House of Representatives, began last week as a stand against potential cuts to Medicare.
November 09, 2009
Medicare squares off against potential cutsA new ad campaign, aimed at the districts of 78 members of the House of Representatives, began last week as a stand against potential cuts to Medicare.