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.
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April 23, 2009
CMS Adopts NAIC StandardThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has set a Medicare supplement model developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a national standard.
April 06, 2009
Medicare Advantage Rate Fight BrewsMedicare Advantage program supporters in Congress are gearing up to fight for an increase in the newly proposed 2010 reimbursement rates.
March 30, 2009
Washington announces new terms for Medicare AdvantageThe details of rules governing private Medicare Advantage insurance supplement programs were announced Tuesday, setting in motion the beginning of sweeping changes dictated by the Obama Administration, the Wall Street Journal reported.
March 08, 2009
CMS Clashes With Insurers Over CodingThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will be adjusting for private Medicare plan operators' tendency to "upcode" the severity of plan members' health problems.
January 09, 2009
Highmark Wins Medicare ContractA Pennsylvania company will be creating 480 jobs to handle a new assignment to process 78 million Medicare fee-for-service claims per year for the Centers ...
January 01, 2009
Open Enrollment PeriodThe OEP is Jan. 1- March 31 of each year. During this period, beneficiaries can join any Medicare Advantage plans that are accepting new enrollees, or they can switch to another Medicare plan. Find out what your plan of action should be during the
January 01, 2009
Annual Election PeriodThe AEP, Nov. 15 - Dec. 31, is the time of year when beneficiaries can opt to join any Medicare plan. Here, you will learn the basics of the AEP, along with a list of the action you should be taking during this critical period of the Medicare sales