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.
CMS: Medicare plan changes will help employers bargain
By Allison BellOfficials say they could be much tougher on group plan issuers.
April 04, 2016
CMS increases 2017 Medicare Advantage rates less than expectedThe Medicare Advantage announcement comes as insurers are deciding what to do about the individual commercial market in 2017.
March 17, 2016
Witness: Combine Medicare Part A and Part BRobert Moffit says Medigap reform should be part of any traditional Medicare program reform.
March 17, 2016
Witness: Combine Medicare Part A and Part BRobert Moffit says Medigap reform should be part of any traditional Medicare program reform.
March 07, 2016
AHIP: Medicare Advantage may underpay for chronic conditionsThe group estimates a proposed change could cut 2017 program revenue by 2.1 percent.
March 07, 2016
AHIP: Medicare Advantage may underpay for chronic conditionsThe group estimates a proposed change could cut 2017 program revenue by 2.1 percent.
March 04, 2016
Medicare Advantage issuers gain market shareThe total number of enrollees has increased 5.4 percent in the past year.
March 03, 2016
Chamber, insurers blast proposed Medicare group coverage changeCritics say basing 2017 group funding on individual market bidding could cut support 2.8 percent.