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.
Aetna fined $1 million for Medicare pharmacy changes
By Alex WayneCMS received 2,750 complaints about inaccurate pharmacy network directories.
April 07, 2015
3 earth shakers from the 2016 Medicare plan announcementSure, reimbursement rose a little, instead of falling. But what else is in there?
April 06, 2015
Carriers get surprise Medicare raiseThe government originally proposed a 4 percent cut.
April 06, 2015
Carriers get surprise Medicare raiseThe government originally proposed a 4 percent cut.
March 16, 2015
U.S. lawmakers said to seek $200 billion in Medicare fee changesThe deal might set the minimum Medigap cost-sharing level at $250.
February 25, 2015
How Medicare Advantage might changeSome proposals could affect long-term care planners as well as Medicare plan sellers.
February 25, 2015
How Medicare Advantage might changeSome proposals could affect long-term care planners as well as Medicare plan sellers.
February 02, 2015
Majority of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Switching From Traditional MedicareA majority of seniors who enrolled in Medicare Advantage between 2006 and 2011 actually switched from traditional Medicare, a change most common among 65- to 69-year olds.