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.
Sen. Wyden Urges CMS to Enact Medicare Advantage Marketing Changes
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe agency recently made proposals to crack down on deceptive marketing and improve provider directories.
February 08, 2023
Biden Moves to Shield Medicare and Social Security From Budget ShowdownThe White House plans to post its own budget March 9.
February 06, 2023
Beware of Social Security Agents Bearing Lump-Sum OffersWarn your clients that if an SSA agent makes them an offer they can't refuse, they probably should.
February 02, 2023
Families Attack Medicare Hospice Provider QualityCMS officials say a new rating program is coming.
February 02, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Provision to Cap Medicare Drug Plan Increases at 6%CMS hopes to hold Medicare Advantage plan issuers' 2024 revenue increase to 1.03%.
February 01, 2023
Fight to Rename 'Medicare Advantage' Gets New PushRep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., and two House colleagues are promoting the position that "only Medicare is Medicare."
February 01, 2023
GAO Digs Into Medicare Advantage Plans' Supplemental Benefits OfferingsThe majority of plans offer some dental and vision benefits, and some have added a smidge of home care.
January 31, 2023
Feds to Cut Medicare Advantage Plan Pay Over Health Score CreepFederal clawbacks of what CMS believes to be excess payments could start at $13 million this year and rise to $479 million in 2025.