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.
19 things to know about Medicare Advantage
By Joseph F. StenkenAs enrollment season approaches, here's your primer on how to market and sell Medicare Advantage.
August 13, 2014
GAO: Medicare fraud hunters may converge on same providersCMS has little ability to prevent investigation duplication, an official says.
August 11, 2014
Older consumers face PPACA plan brain twistersTrading 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.