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.
GAO: Fix the Medicare Advantage Diagnosis Gap
By Allison BellInvestigators say private plans seem to be making enrollees look at least 4.8% sicker than they really are.
May 03, 2012
AHIP: Many Medicare Advantage Enrollees Have Low IncomesAbout 57% of the people who sign up for the private plans earn less than $20,000 per year.
May 03, 2012
Obama Administration: Full PPACA Repeal Could Disrupt MedicareWould CMS have to make up the difference between pre-PPACA payment rates and the rates paid?
May 03, 2012
Obama Administration: Full PPACA Repeal Could Disrupt MedicareWould CMS have to make up the difference between pre-PPACA payment rates and the rates paid?
April 27, 2012
Medicare: Ways and Means Eyes Increasing Private Plan UseRivlin says the proposal would do more to lower prices than the Medicare Advantage program does.
April 23, 2012
GAO: Kill Medicare Advantage Quality BonusesOfficials say the program would ease funding cut effects but reward too many mediocre plans.
April 18, 2012
Officials: Competition Cuts Medicare FraudCMS used the new approach to buy products such as power wheelchairs and diabetic supplies.
April 03, 2012
CMS Unveils 2013 Medicare Advantage Bidding RulesOfficials want to kick out plans that get ratings under 3 for 3 consecutive years.