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.
FAQ: Opting Out of Part A
By staff WriterCan someone opt-out of Part A? If so, what is the process?
April 07, 2010
Medicare Advantage Plans GainThe 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.
April 07, 2010
FAQ: Online Lead VendorsI was thinking about using an online vendor for leads. Is this within CMS guidelines?
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?