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 squares off against potential cuts
By Chelsey EmmelhainzA 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.
October 19, 2009
CMS Loosens Medicare Plan Outreach RulesThe Obama administration now says Medicare Advantage carriers can communicate with enrollees about pending legislation - if the carriers first get enrollees' permission to send them messages about legislative issues.
October 19, 2009
CMS Loosens Medicare Plan Outreach RulesThe Obama administration now says Medicare Advantage carriers can communicate with enrollees about pending legislation - if the carriers first get enrollees' permission to send them messages about legislative issues.
October 15, 2009
Who has the Advantage?In the hyper-charged health care environment, who knows if the following information will accelerate or derail the locomotive running through Congress. It's worth noting nonetheless....
October 01, 2009
CMS: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees To Change PlansAbout 7% of Medicare Advantage plan enrollees will have to find new plans in 2010, according to officials at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
September 30, 2009
CMS: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees To Change PlansAbout 7% of Medicare Advantage plan enrollees will have to find new plans in 2010, according to officials at the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
September 18, 2009
Medicare Advantage plans have advantage over FFS18% -- Percent fewer days Medicare Advantage plan holders spent in hospital compared to seniors in fee-for-service Medicare. 27% -- Percent fewer emergency room visits among seniors with Medicare Advantage. 42% -- Perce
September 09, 2009
Part D Rates Miss MarkMany Medicare Part D drug plan carriers continue to generate large, unexpected profits and losses, officials say.