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.
Understanding Medicare's Annual Election Period
By Stephanie CohenMedicare's annual election period -- the time between Nov. 15 and Dec. 31, when all Medicare Advantage health plans are open and accepting new members -- is an important opportunity, especially for those who have recently lost their job or retired and
December 15, 2008
Medicare and seniors' access to medication$28: Average monthly premium for Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plan in 2009. 12%: Percent increase in premiums for Medicare Part D stand-alone prescription drug plans between 2008 and 2009. 97%: Percentage of seniors w
December 05, 2008
Kaiser: Employers Turn To MedicareA recent Medicare Advantage enrollment boom is largely due to employers using the program to cover their retirees, researchers report.Employers are increasingly using Medicare Advantage ...
October 27, 2008
Baucus Blasts Medicare CompA top Democrat says some Medicare Advantage compensation systems encourage agents to shift seniors into new plans even when the new plans are no better ...
October 27, 2008
Baucus Blasts Medicare CompA top Democrat says some Medicare Advantage compensation systems encourage agents to shift seniors into new plans even when the new plans are no better ...
September 18, 2008
CMS To Marketers: No Free Meals!The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has published the final Medicare plan marketing rule and the interim final rule that were announced Monday in ...
September 18, 2008
CMS To Marketers: No Free Meals!The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has published the final Medicare plan marketing rule and the interim final rule that were announced Monday in ...
September 05, 2008
Agency: CMS Weak At Watching MarketingFederal watchdogs say the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should do a better job of overseeing Medicare Part D prescription drug program marketing efforts.Officials ...