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.
Older consumers face PPACA plan brain twisters
By Allison BellTrading Medicare for QHP coverage is possible, but it might lead to unexpected costs.
June 04, 2014
Nonprofit site slams Medicare program risk adjustmentA Center for Public Integrity reporter says insurers inflated the scores.
June 04, 2014
Nonprofit site slams Medicare program risk adjustmentA Center for Public Integrity reporter says insurers inflated the scores.
June 02, 2014
Who hassles the providers?Big commercial plans are in a narrow range. Many Medicaid plans are slow and unpredictable.
May 29, 2014
Medicare overpays billions for office visits, patient evaluationsThe findings by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services show that many doctors bill for services very differently than their peers.
May 19, 2014
CMS increases Medicare plan renewal comp capThe agency says it received more than 140 letters opposing its original proposal.
April 28, 2014
Multistate provider licensing stumps MedicareAt least seven doctors lost credentials in one state and continued to bill Medicare in another.
April 28, 2014
Multistate provider licensing stumps MedicareAt least seven doctors lost credentials in one state and continued to bill Medicare in another.