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.
UnitedHealth Cuts Could Make Medicare Advantage Less Secure for Seniors
By David LaMartinaSeniors on UnitedHealthcare plans have until Feb. 14 to switch to original Medicare, but they're locked into the Advantage plans they've already chosen.
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.
December 18, 2013
Retirees Can Reduce Medicare Part D Costs With Proactive PlanningWhile a recent report says premiums will increase in 2014, many retirees will actually be able to save on prescription drugs in the New Year.