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.
Some stuck in exchange enrollment limbo
By Allison BellA White House spokesman says the number appears to be manageable.
January 28, 2014
CBO grades Medicare doc fix billsThe House bill might cost $121 billion over 10 years.
January 22, 2014
On the Third Hand: Bad guysHere's the real problem with the Medicare Advantage program.
January 16, 2014
Medicare Advantage enrollment grewThe member count may be up 5.5 percent in spite of PPACA financial pressure.
January 15, 2014
Watchdog: Medicare overpays for men's pumpsInvestigators found that other payers get vacuum erection systems for less than half the CMS price.
January 15, 2014
Watchdog: Medicare overpays for men's pumpsInvestigators found that other payers get vacuum erection systems for less than half the CMS price.
December 20, 2013
Dementia may have an uneven effect on hospital useResearchers conducted the study by connecting Medicare claims with survey data.
December 20, 2013
Dementia may have an uneven effect on hospital useResearchers conducted the study by connecting Medicare claims with survey data.