medicare

Bipartisan Medicare deal proposed in Washington

Marketplace  Thu, 12/15/2011 - 11:10

This morning, a right-wing Republican and left-wing Democrat have announced a plan to reform Medicare that may -- that may -- put policy over politics.


 

Senate OKs bill to aid Medicare docs

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Wed, 12/08/2010 - 19:52

The Senate approved a bipartisan bill Wednesday that would prevent a 25% cut in doctors' Medicare reimbursement rates in 2011.


 

Senate bill would stave off rate cut for Medicare docs

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Tue, 12/07/2010 - 18:58

The Senate on Tuesday introduced a bipartisan bill that would prevent a 25% cut in doctors' Medicare reimbursement rates in 2011.


 

How to pick a Medicare plan

MSN Money Latest Articles  Tue, 11/23/2010 - 10:54

The coverage that was the best deal for you last year may not be this year. And the choices are complex. Here's how to get started on figuring out what's best for you.


 

Doc-fix introduced

Economic news - CNNMoney.com  Thu, 11/18/2010 - 17:25

Doctors will see their federal Medicare reimbursement rates hold steady in December, under a bipartisan bill introduced Thursday in the Senate.


 

Patient Money: Protect Yourself Against Medicare Fraud

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 10/29/2010 - 10:15

Medicare scams cost taxpayers billions of dollars and can compromise a recipient’s medical or insurance records and or credit rating.


 

Medicare Advantage Premiums to Fall in 2011

NYT > Your Money  Tue, 09/21/2010 - 12:02

The administration’s surprise announcement means that nearly a million beneficiaries will pay an average of $155 less for coverage next year.


 

Thursday Reading: All-You-Can-Fly Passes

NYT > Your Money  Thu, 08/19/2010 - 08:51

Comparing all-you-can-fly deals, examining the rising cost of the average Medicare drug benefit plan and other consumer-focused items from Thursday's Times.


 

Resources for Figuring Out Medicare

NYT > Your Money  Thu, 07/08/2010 - 18:18

A number of free Web sites can help people sort out their Medicare coverage options.


 

Taking Questions on Medicare

NYT > Your Money  Thu, 07/08/2010 - 11:07

Joe Baker, president of the Medicare Rights Center, is taking readers' questions about Medicare.