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.
Medicare head defends proposed regs
By Allison BellCMS wants to change who gets rebates and limit plan menus.
February 21, 2014
CMS to cut Medicare Advantage pay 3.55%Insurers have time to negotiate. They feared a 6.5 percent reduction.
February 21, 2014
CMS to cut Medicare Advantage pay 3.55%Insurers have time to negotiate. They feared a 6.5 percent reduction.
February 20, 2014
Medicare drug program proposal draws fireCritics say an effort to simplify shopping would lead to confusing plan changes.
February 19, 2014
On the Third Hand: Medicare trapBrokers need to have a better solution than, "Gnaw your leg off."
February 10, 2014
Benefits group stumps for Medicare AdvantageThe head of the American Benefits Council says employers worry cuts could hurt their retirees.
February 06, 2014
Medicare doc pay fix moves forwardAHIP says Medicare Advantage insurers also need help.
February 04, 2014
Some stuck in exchange enrollment limboA White House spokesman says the number appears to be manageable.