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.
Cigna Completes Acquisition of Great American
By Noah GuillaumeGreat American Supplemental Benefits Group will now do business as Cigna Supplemental Benefits.
August 13, 2012
Paul Ryan, Kingmaker?With the pick of Paul Ryan, Romney has shown that he is willing to make a risky, far-right candidate his running mate despite the possible alienation of independents and his partners polarizing budget blueprint.
August 10, 2012
EBSA: Employers Can Skip Medicare Advantage SBCsAre Medicare Advantage benefits Medicare benefits? A Labor Department arm says they are.
August 08, 2012
NCOA: Near Retirees See LTC Planning GapAmericans ages 70 and older seem much more confident about LTC costs than near retirees do.
July 11, 2012
Study: Medicare Contractors Vulnerable to ConflictThe study found that one company submitted a bid to investigate Medicare fraud even though its parent company provided two types of Medicare coverage in all 50 states.
July 11, 2012
Study: Medicare Contractors Vulnerable to ConflictThe study found that one company submitted a bid to investigate Medicare fraud even though its parent company provided two types of Medicare coverage in all 50 states.
May 25, 2012
Actuaries: Medicare Trust Fund Looks AwfulThe AAA says unrealistic Medicare provider pay assumptions make the program seem more solvent than it really is.
May 10, 2012
GAO: Fix the Medicare Advantage Diagnosis GapInvestigators say private plans seem to be making enrollees look at least 4.8% sicker than they really are.