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 drug program proposal draws fire
By Allison BellCritics say an effort to simplify shopping would lead to confusing plan changes.
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.
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.