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Messing with Medicare
The crucial thing to remember, when we talk about Medicare, is that our goal isn’t, or at least shouldn’t be, defined in terms of some arbitrary number. Our goal should be, instead, to give Americans the health care they need at a price the country can afford. And throwing Americans in their mid-60s off Medicare moves us away from that goal, not toward it.
For Medicare, with all its flaws, works better than private insurance. It has less bureaucracy and, hence, lower administrative costs than private insurers. It has been more successful in controlling costs. While Medicare expenses per beneficiary have soared over the past 40 years, they’ve risen significantly less than private…
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eHealth
We make it easy to find the right Medicare coverage for you.
Medicare Extra for All
Medicare Extra for All would guarantee universal coverage and eliminate underinsurance. It would guarantee that all Americans can enroll in the same high-quality plan, modeled after the highly popular Medicare program. At the same time, it would preserve employer-based coverage as an option for millions of Americans who are satisfied with their coverage.
Medicare Fraud: Defending Vulnerable Individuals From Phone Scams
The program cost the U.S. $868 billion that year, with expectations for costs to reach $2 trillion by 2033. The growth of the program—participants, providers and funding—has created an attractive opportunity for another group: scammers.
The Great Big Medicare Rip-Off
The government is leaving billions of dollars on the table. Here’s how to fix it.
The Medicare disadvantage
How private insurers are gaming the Medicare system and committing fraud. Medicare Advantage, the private-sector arm for elderly care, is fast becoming the new battlefront in the fight against health care fraud in the U.S. Here’s why, and what fraud examiners think should be done.
‘Medicare for All’ Is a Fantasy
But the surge in support for the idea gives Republicans the chance to offer a coherent alternative.
The Good, the Bad and The Ugly of Medicare
So, how effective is the Medicare program?
Watch Out, Hospitals: Medicare's Planning To Punish You If You Misbehave
It used to be that hospitals billed Medicare for the services they provided, and Medicare–I know this is crazy!–simply paid the bills. Those days are rapidly receding into history. Soon, a significant chunk of hospital revenue will be at risk, under a series of Medicare pay-for-performance programs.
Biden Administration to Move Forward With Changes to Medicare Payments
The Biden administration will move ahead with changes that could reduce federal payments to many private Medicare plans, but will phase them in more slowly than it had planned under an earlier proposal that drew huge pushback from the industry.
Medicare Advantage or Just Medicare?
Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the two approaches to health insurance.
Messing with Medicare
The crucial thing to remember, when we talk about Medicare, is that our goal isn’t, or at least shouldn’t be, defined in terms of some arbitrary number. Our goal should be, instead, to give Americans the health care they need at a price the country can afford.
Better Medicare Alliance
Through health care policy and research, Better Medicare Alliance supports and protects Medicare Advantage. Seniors deserve value-driven, quality health care.
Medicare Matters
Medicare can be a complex subject… but it doesn’t have to be.
AARP
AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service.
Aetna
Aetna is one of the nation's leading diversified health care benefits companies, serving members with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Learn more about us.
Blue Shield
Our plans provide more benefits than just Original Medicare and include Part D prescription drug coverage.
CareMore
We have plans especially designed for Medicare beneficiaries. Find the right plan for you!
Cigna
Cigna offers a variety of Medicare plans to meet your needs and lifestyle. Explore plan types to find out what each covers and what’s right for you.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
Harvard Pilgrim is a full-service health benefits company serving members throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and beyond.
Health Net
Health net offers a wide variety of medicare plans to meet almost every need.
Humana
With Humana''s wide range of choices, you can pick the plan that fits your lifestyle, your coverage needs, and your pocketbook.
Inter Valley Health Plan
As a non-profit, federally qualified, Medicare Advantage Organization contracted with Medicare, you can be assured that Inter Valley Health Plan meets all state and federal requirements.
Kaiser Permanente
As a health care organization in the 21st century, we have a mission--to provide quality care for our members and their families, and to contribute to the well-being of our communities.
Molina Healthcare
Serving people with Medicare and Medicaid, Molina Healthcare remains true to Dr. Molina's convictions: treating each person like a member of the family.
MVP Health Care
Our Quick Guide to Medicare is a great place to start, with information you need to make the right recommendation.
SCAN Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan is a "Medicare Advantage" HMO, serving the needs of over 100,000 seniors in approved zip codes within seven Southern California counties including Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura.
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare offers Medicare Advantage health plans that provide all of the benefits covered under Original Medicare and more.
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