Medicare Advantage Hospital Networks: How Much Do They Vary?
(By Gretchen Jacobson, Ariel Trilling, Tricia Neuman, Anthony Damico and Marsha Gold for Kaiser Family Foundation) A growing number of
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Medicare Q&A
Philip Moeller, a journalist who writes widely on health and retirement, answers individuals’ questions in his column “Ask, Phil, the
Read MorePROTECTING SENIORS FROM SHADY SALES OF PRIVATE MEDICARE BENEFIT PLANS
Medicare beneficiaries can get their Medicare benefits from traditional fee-for-service Medicare, or from private plans known as Medicare Advantage (MA).
Read MoreDelay in Terminating Medicare Advantage Contracts
A bill introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi (R-OH) and Jim McDermott (D-WA); Helping Hospitals Improve Patient Care Act of 2016,
Read MoreMedicare or Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage plans began in 1995 offering health insurance equal to or beyond what original Medicare covered. Although Medicare Advantage
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Enrollment Climbs to 17.6 million
In 2016, the enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continues to climb; currently there are 17.6 million people accounting for
Read More“Upcoding” Has Cost Medicare $70 Billion
On Monday, an audit by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported Medicare Advantage plans have overbilled the government by $70
Read MoreState Makes Changes To Managed Care Program For Elderly, Disabled
California, in a departure from previous policy, will not automatically enroll low-income elderly and disabled residents in managed care
Read MoreHas Medicare Advantage Plans Lost Their Appeal?
In Western Pennsylvania, recently more retirees are choosing traditional Medicare plan with a Medigap supplement instead of Medicare Advantage plans.
Read MoreThe Advantage of Medicare Advantage
(By – Congressman Joe Pitts) “Outside of its legitimate function, government does nothing as well or economically as the private
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