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.
Senate Weighs Endorsing House Bill To Slash Medicare Advantage
By Arthur D. PostalThe Senate at press time on June 26 was debating whether to accept earlier legislation passed by the House with a veto-proof margin which would ...
June 29, 2008
On Walkers And WheelchairsAt a hearing on the Medicare Advantage program in February, Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said, "It's time ...
June 27, 2008
GAO: 2005 Medicare Plan Costs Were LowMedical costs were lower than carriers expected and administrative costs higher during the first year of Medicare Advantage plan operations.James Cosgrove, a director at the ...
June 27, 2008
Senate Blocks Medicare Funding BillSupporters of a major Medicare program bill today failed to get the votes they needed in the Senate to push the bill to the Senate ...
June 26, 2008
Senate Blocks Medicare Funding BillSupporters of a major Medicare program bill today failed to get the votes they needed in the Senate to push the bill to the Senate ...
June 24, 2008
Houses Passes Medicare BillThe House today voted 355-59 to pass a bill, H.R. 6331, that would cut Medicare Advantage program funding by $13.8 billion over 5 years and ...
June 24, 2008
Houses Passes Medicare BillThe House today voted 355-59 to pass a bill, H.R. 6331, that would cut Medicare Advantage program funding by $13.8 billion over 5 years and ...
June 19, 2008
AHIP: Seniors Shun Medicare Advantage CutsMany members of traditional Medicare plans oppose the idea of cutting the Medicare Advantage budget to protect Medicare physician reimbursement rates.About 71% of Medicare Advantage ...