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.
Under The Hood: Medicare Parts A, B, C and D—What You Need to Know, Pt. 1
By Mike PattonA primer on the four different parts of the Medicare system and their origins, growth, options and cost.
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.