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.
Risk-Adjustment Proposal Could Hurt Medicare Advantage: AHIP
By Allison BellInsurers say the shift would undermine their confidence in program managers' willingness to comply with the law.
June 13, 2019
Bill Could Provide State-Level Medicaid Funding for Puerto RicoThe bill could also bring Medicaid funding in other U.S. territories up to 50-states standards.
June 04, 2019
6 Forces That Are Putting Medicare Enrollees in Play NowMoving ranked at the bottom of the list.
May 21, 2019
Medigap Plan G Sales Rise 39%: Mark Farrah AssociatesAn agent says serving Medicare supplement buyers is still easier than serving Medicare Advantage enrollees.
May 17, 2019
Final Medicare Drug Plan Regs May Frustrate Some PatientsPlans will have more power to make patients try cheaper alternatives of some drugs first.
May 10, 2019
Medicare Managers Cut a Signature RequirementThe change affects enrollees who are appealing original Medicare and Medicare drug plan claim decisions.
April 26, 2019
Medicare for All Will Turn Into Medicare for More: Web Broker CEOIndividual major medical commission revenue climbed 70%.
April 05, 2019
Medicare Advantage Issuers Can Put Telehealth In 2020 Basic Benefits: CMSIssuers must pay for any telehealth infrastructure needed with their own money.