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.
CMS blinks on Medicare proposals
By Allison BellOne change will delay, and may eliminate, new limits on Medicare Advantage plan offerings.
February 26, 2014
Medicare head defends proposed regsCMS wants to change who gets rebates and limit plan menus.
February 26, 2014
Medicare head defends proposed regsCMS wants to change who gets rebates and limit plan menus.
February 25, 2014
Medicare cuts hit dialysis providerFresenius Medical may close some of its U.S. clinics.
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."