WWW.BUSINESSINSURANCE.COM writes: "A major compliance change that makes insurers responsible for reporting claims involving Medicare-eligible claimants may result in increased costs and more burdensome administration for insurers and employers using large-deductible programs, observers say."

I am turning 65 and have been told by my gynecologist that she does not bill Medicare. In order to continue seeing this provider, I must sign a private contract. I have a long-standing patient/doctor relationship with this provider and want to continue receiving health care from her.

Health Net, Inc. reminds seniors, age 65 or older, and others who are eligible for Medicare that the Medicare Open Enrollment period closes on Wed., Mar. 31, 2010. If Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan beneficiaries are not satisfied with the choice they made in November or December of last year during the Annual Election Period, they have one last chance to switch to a different ...

Chemung County nursing homes are of a higher quality than those in neighboring counties, according to a Medicare survey of all U.S. nursing homes.