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.
Retirees Can Reduce Medicare Part D Costs With Proactive Planning
By David LaMartinaWhile a recent report says premiums will increase in 2014, many retirees will actually be able to save on prescription drugs in the New Year.
December 04, 2013
How is Medicare Advantage really doing?One witness says it's fine; another says it's ailing.
December 04, 2013
Carriers slam Medicare Advantage movesAHIP says that seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans are paying higher premiums, and experiencing a reduction in benefits and disrupted coverage because of PPACA.
December 04, 2013
Carriers slam Medicare Advantage movesAHIP says that seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans are paying higher premiums, and experiencing a reduction in benefits and disrupted coverage because of PPACA.
October 16, 2013
How hospitals are trying to keep you out of the hospitalPPACA is causing hospitals to take a proactive stance.
September 25, 2013
Medicare Advantage menu shrinksThe number of plans will fall 5.3 percent in 2014.
September 25, 2013
Medicare Advantage menu shrinksThe number of plans will fall 5.3 percent in 2014.
September 16, 2013
Scooter Store shutting down after federal scrutinyAccording to congressional testimony, Medicare accounted for about 75 percent of The Scooter Store's revenue.