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.
Majority of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Switching From Traditional Medicare
By David LaMartinaA 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.
January 22, 2015
Why Medigap sellers’ ears are burningA House hearing was supposed to be about physician pay, but testimony drifted.
January 20, 2015
Aetna Medicare customers can switch plans after errorCMS says the company posted inaccurate pharmacy network information.
January 20, 2015
Aetna Medicare customers can switch plans after errorCMS says the company posted inaccurate pharmacy network information.
January 02, 2015
Patient who skipped mortgage regains $13,000-a-month drugA foundation said it would help Piorun pay for acromegaly medicine.
December 16, 2014
As controlled substance use rises in Medicare, prolific prescribers face more scrutinyMedicare covered more prescriptions for potent controlled substances in 2012 than it did in 2011.
December 08, 2014
3 Medicare plan enrollment period messagesInsurers ran many more Medicare product TV commercials than PPACA plan commercials.
December 04, 2014
Medicare may cut $444 million in erection aid spendingMedicare rarely covers Viagra or other medications that treat erectile dysfunction.