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.
Watchdog: Medicare overpays for men's pumps
By Allison BellInvestigators 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 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.
December 12, 2013
House, Senate talk Medicare physician payThe bills would create new chronic care management payment codes.
December 04, 2013
How is Medicare Advantage really doing?One witness says it's fine; another says it's ailing.
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.