Healthcare Publications

Allsup Finds Healthcare Costs Consuming Larger Part of Fixed Incomes
People relying on Social Security benefits see more of their limited income going to healthcare.

Medicare-PartD.com Provides Seniors with a Preview of their 2010 Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Costs
Seniors can expect a smaller increase in 2010 Medicare Part D prescription drug plan parameters as compared to the increases they saw in 2009. Most Medicare Part D plan parameters, such as the initial deductible or out-of-pocket expense, will increase by only 3.13% in 2010, as compared to the 7.54% increase in the same values in 2009. To help the Medicare community better understand the 2010 changes, Medicare-PartD.com () has released the 2010 PDP-Planner, a simple to use online tool that illustrates how prescription drug costs change throughout the year and through the different phases of prescription drug coverage. ...

Q1Medicare.com Reminds Medicare Beneficiaries that the 2010 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends March 31
The annual Medicare Advantage plan Open Enrollment Period closes on March 31 and after this date millions of Medicare beneficiaries will not be able to change their Medicare plan coverage until 2011. However, Medicare beneficiaries still have a limited time to add, change, or even drop a Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage plans are available in several different forms and are offered by private companies. Many Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage and provide members with an affordable healthcare alternative. Medicare Advantage plans are available on a county-by-county basis and Q1Medicare.com (_ ...

Allsup's New Medicare Advisor Program Helps People with Disabilities Make Sound Healthcare Coverage Decisions
New personalized service educates clients about Medicare; identifies best options and guides people through the process start to finish

Understanding How Private Insurance Works with Medicare Drug Coverage
Medicare prescription drug coverage, known as Medicare Part D, covers both brand-name and generic prescription drugs. Anyone with Medicare insurance is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income and resources, health status or current prescription expenses.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Offers One-Time Chance to Change Your Mind: Allsup Outlines Rules for Switching Plans
January through March, open enrollment helps Medicare recipients make sure they've made the right choice

Few Change Medicare Plans Each Year, But Three Times as Many Are Considering a Change in 2010, Allsup Survey Finds
Only 5 percent of seniors have changed Medicare plans, 16 percent might this year; Cost savings, better service and improved coverage among biggest drivers to change plans as Medicare enrollment season nears

A short discussion on Medicare and Medicare Supplement Plans
To talk about Medicare and Medicare Supplement Plans, the first thing that we need to know is what is Medicare? The answer is almost known to all. But still let us define it a little. Actually Medicare is the health insurance for people about the age of 65 or older. This is also a health insurance for people under the age of 65 with certain disabilities. This is also applicable for people of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) such as permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. The Original Medicare plans covers most of the health care services costs. As for example impatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care, costs for prescription drugs, etc. It may also help lower y ...