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.
Bill Would Limit Private Medicare Plan Out Of Pocket Costs
By Arthur D. PostalRep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., today introduced a measure that would prohibit Medicare Advantage plans from charging beneficiaries more than traditional Medicare fee-for-service plans charge for ...
June 19, 2007
System Helps With Medicare Patient Risk ScoresA software company has developed a system that can automate the process of determining how sick Medicare Advantage plan patients really are.Infocrossing Inc., Leonia, N.J. ...
June 13, 2007
AAA Reviews Medicare Reform OptionsExperts at the American Academy of Actuaries have written a primer for policymakers who want to save the federal health insurance program for elderly and ...
June 13, 2007
AAA Reviews Medicare Reform OptionsExperts at the American Academy of Actuaries have written a primer for policymakers who want to save the federal health insurance program for elderly and ...
June 13, 2007
HealthSpring: Medical Costs Remain HighA Medicare Advantage carrier says it is spending more than it had hoped on paying members' claims.HealthSpring Inc.. Nashville, Tenn., says the unexpectedly high medical ...
May 21, 2007
CMS Proposes Medicare Compliance ChangesFederal officials say they will keep closer tabs on private companies that run Medicare plans and Medicare prescription drug plans.The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...
May 11, 2007
Obama Joins Attack On Private Medicare ProvidersA Democratic presidential contender is attacking insurers that sell private Medicare plans.Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., who earlier this year made a point of publicizing his ...
May 09, 2007
FFS Article Casts Shadow Over Medicare Drug Plan HearingDemocrats on the Senate Finance Committee are asking whether Centers for Medicare and Medicaid officials have similar problems overseeing the insurers in the Medicare Part ...