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Medicare Advantage: You Get What You Pay For

By Austin Frakt June 14, 2010 KFF Health News Original

In the long run, there’s no getting around the fact that Advantage plans will shrink in generosity and availability. Anything else would defy a fundamental law of economics that also happens to be a fundamental law of politics: you get what you pay for. And that might not be a bad thing.

Seniors Need To Check Options As Medicare Advantage Plans Change, Drop Out

November 8, 2010 Morning Briefing

As Medicare’s open season approaches, seniors should check out changs in Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans to see what is the best option.

Transcript: Health On The Hill – Sept. 21, 2010

September 21, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The Obama Administration and supporters of the new health law have planned a series of events this week to commemorate the law’s six-month anniversary and a package of consumer protections that go into effect Thursday as Republicans plan to unveil their plans Thursday to overhaul the nation’s health care system.

More Coloradans Lose Medicare Advantage Plans, Missouri Lawmakers Push For Doctor’s Order To Buy Common Cold And Allergy Meds

December 2, 2010 Morning Briefing

States address a range of health policy issues.

Repeal And Replace — But Replace With What?

By Jonathan Cohn January 18, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Republicans have yet to embrace specific proposals they would pursue to “replace” the health law — leaving one to ponder the implications of some of the ideas on the table.

Medicare Advantage Plans Draw Attention

September 28, 2010 Morning Briefing

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care will drop its Medicare Advantage plan; PolitiFact finds Pataki statement about Florida Medicare Advantage wrong.

Week In Review: State Budgets Get Reprieve From Feds; Health Reform Politics On The Homefront

By Stephanie Stapleton August 13, 2010 KFF Health News Original

Party politics were obvious this week as House Democrats approved $16 billion in additional federal Medicaid funds for states.

Docs Continue To Worry About Medicare Payment Cuts While CMS Updates Ratings For Medicare Advantage Plans

November 11, 2010 Morning Briefing

Doctors continue to worry about Medicare payment cuts that may come on Jan. 1.

Health Law Expands Medicare Coverage Of Preventive Care

By Michelle Andrews August 10, 2010 KFF Health News Original

In addition, beneficiaries will get free annual wellness visits that include a health risk assessment and a review of functional and cognitive abilities.

Senate Republicans Examining Health Reform’s Effect On Medicare Advantage

September 27, 2010 Morning Briefing

Senate Republicans ask for accountants to explain reform’s effects on Medicare Advantage.

Medicare Actuary Says Changes In Advantage Plans Will Mean Higher Cost For Some Seniors

October 14, 2010 Morning Briefing

Politico reports that Richard Foster, the actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, has found in an analysis that the health law will mean increased costs for seniors in Medicare Advantage plans.

Senate Dems Criticize ‘Excessive’ Medigap Price Hikes; ACOs Examined

October 7, 2010 Morning Briefing

Top Senate Democrats call for greater protection of seniors in Medigap plans while the Medicare Advantage shopping seasons starts.

Psst, Mr. President, A Little Advice On Your SOTU Remarks

By Jenny Gold January 25, 2011 KFF Health News Original

Nine health policy experts explain what they would like to hear from the president Tuesday.

Sebelius: Medicare Advantage Cuts Won’t Hurt Plans

October 5, 2010 Morning Briefing

Will the health reform curb private Medicare insurance plans, known as Medicare Advantage, or won’t it? Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told reporters Monday that it won’t.

Today’s OpEds: Advantage Cuts, Insurers Are Not Villains, Mandate Survives Legal Challenge, GOP’s ‘Misleading’ Campaign

October 11, 2010 Morning Briefing

Today’s opinions and editorials evaluate the health law’s first court-room test, the prudence of Medicare Advantage cuts and the seriousness of a plan to curb the deficit drafted by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.

Medicare Beneficiaries Will Find Fewer Advantage And Prescription Drug Plans

October 21, 2010 Morning Briefing

The Tennessean reports that studies find: “On average, private insurance premiums should fall slightly for Medicare Advantage plans that cover doctors’ visits, hospitalizations and other basic medical costs, but rise from 5 percent to 10 percent for separate Medicare Part D or prescription drug packages.”

Medicare Advantage Plans Earn So-So Quality Grades

By Julie Rovner, NPR News April 30, 2010 KFF Health News Original

An analysis by the consulting firm Avalere Health finds less than a fourth of the roughly 11 million people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans as of this spring belonged to plans that had earned four- or five-star quality ratings from Medicare officials.

Full Text Of HHS’ Controversial Brochure, “Medicare and the New Health Care Law”

May 28, 2010 KFF Health News Original

The federal government sent a brochure to more than 40 million Medicare beneficiaries, “Medicare and the New Health Care Law – What It Means for You,” which is generating political controversy.

Sebelius: Medicare Advantage Premium Costs To Decline Slightly In 2011

September 22, 2010 Morning Briefing

The Obama administration also noted that Medicare Advantage will remain a “strong and robust option” for those seniors who choose to stay or enroll in these plans.

Week In Review: High-Risk Insurance Pools Rules Stoke Abortion Politics; Seniors Perplexed About The Impact Of Health Reform

By Stephanie Stapleton July 30, 2010 KFF Health News Original

This week, HHS issued rules on high-risk health insurance pools as well as guidance on children’s coverage issues. Two new polls focused on seniors and health reform, and both political parties continued to position themselves for the fall elections.

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