How well do you know Medicare?
The Medicare program is not well understood by many people even though almost every American over the age of 65
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Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage benchmarks creating inefficiencies
The Medicare Advantage (MA) benchmark bidding system, which was intended to reduce plan inefficiencies, has allowed health plans to benefit
Read MoreCan you switch Medicare Advantage plans?
In Kim Lankford’s column, she answers a question if you’re unhappy with your Medicare Advantage plan that you signed up
Read MoreMedicare Advantage members originated through an employer-group health plan is growing
As of December 1, 2017, total Medicare Advantage (MA) membership stood at million, representing approximately 35 percent of the 60
Read MoreInsurers bolstering their ties to medical care providers
Humana’s agreement to spend $800 million for a stake in Kindred Healthcare’s home care business signals Humana move to bolster
Read MoreMedicare does not offer hearing aid coverage but you do have options
Many older Americans are shocked to learn that traditional Medicare does not offer hearing aid coverage; however, there are certain
Read MoreConfused on the various terminology used in the Medicare program?
Are you new to Medicare? Or are you confused on the various terminology used in the program? In Maurie Backman’s
Read MoreYou still have options to make changes to your coverage if you missed Medicare’s open enrollment
If you missed Medicare open enrollment, which ended on December 7th, there are some options still available to you if
Read MoreToday, December 7th is the last day to pick or switch Medicare plans
Today, December 7th is the last day to pick or switch a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription-drug
Read MoreOnly 33 percent of seniors compare prices for Medicare plans
According to a survey from WellCare Health Plans, Medicare beneficiaries said that reviewing their Medicare plan once a year is
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