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.
In Florida, Medicare is not a senior-only issue
By Staff WriterYounger generations, particularly baby boomers, are keeping a close eye on both presidential candidates' views on Medicare.
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.
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.