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.
Benefits group stumps for Medicare Advantage
By Allison BellThe head of the American Benefits Council says employers worry cuts could hurt their retirees.
January 29, 2014
UnitedHealth Cuts Could Make Medicare Advantage Less Secure for SeniorsSeniors 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 28, 2014
CBO grades Medicare doc fix billsThe House bill might cost $121 billion over 10 years.
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.