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.
Boomers struggle with basic Medicare myths
By Noah GuillaumeSixty percent of boomers answered incorrectly: True or false, Medicare works just like regular health insurance?
September 20, 2012
Medicare officials say program should curb fraudFederal health officials say 80 percent of power wheelchair claims submitted to Medicare don't meet program requirements.
September 19, 2012
Most Medicare Part D beneficiaries not in low-cost drug planStudy finds prescription drug plans with lowest total out-of-pocket costs could have saved average user $600 in 2012.
September 19, 2012
Premiums inching higher for popular Medicare plansPremiums are increasing, but seniors shouldn't be too worried.
September 06, 2012
Insurer’s files show big cost differences for same illnessesResearchers find huge variations in the cost of treating non-elderly patients with comparable conditions.
September 05, 2012
In Florida, Medicare Is Not a Senior-Only IssueIn Florida, where legions of retirees are so important to election outcomes, voters from seniors to young people express strong feelings about the future of Medicare.
September 05, 2012
In Florida, Medicare Is Not a Senior-Only IssueIn Florida, where legions of retirees are so important to election outcomes, voters from seniors to young people express strong feelings about the future of Medicare.
September 04, 2012
Cigna Completes Acquisition of Great AmericanGreat American Supplemental Benefits Group will now do business as Cigna Supplemental Benefits.