Editorial Policy
Our Commitment to Accuracy and Independence
MedicareSupp.org is published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI), a national organization with decades of experience in Medicare Supplement research, data, and consumer education. Every article, guide, and data report published on this site is held to strict editorial standards designed to give Medicare-eligible consumers accurate, unbiased, and up-to-date information.
Medicare is a Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) topic. The coverage decisions seniors make directly affect their health and financial security. We take that responsibility seriously.
Who Creates Our Content
Content on MedicareSupp.org is produced by writers and researchers with expertise in Medicare insurance, healthcare policy, and consumer finance. All published content is reviewed for accuracy by licensed Medicare insurance professionals before publication.
The research, data, and guidance published on MedicareSupp.org is informed by nationally recognized Medicare Supplement professionals with decades of experience in the industry.
Our Sources
All content published on MedicareSupp.org draws from authoritative, publicly available sources including but not limited to:
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Medicare.gov official publications
- AAMSI's own proprietary industry research and data
- State insurance department filings and rate data
- Peer-reviewed academic and policy research
- Interviews with licensed Medicare insurance professionals
We do not rely on unverified third-party sources or anecdotal information. Where statistics or data are cited, the source is identified.
How We Handle Medicare Data and Statistics
AAMSI produces and publishes original Medicare Supplement industry research, including enrollment forecasts, rate increase analyses, and market trend reports. This data is based on publicly available CMS data, state insurance filings, and AAMSI's independent analysis. Our research is frequently cited by media outlets and industry professionals nationwide.
Content Updates and Review
Medicare rules, plan availability, premiums, and enrollment requirements change every year. We are committed to keeping our content current. Our review process includes:
- Annual review of all evergreen content prior to the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 to December 7)
- Immediate updates when CMS releases new data, plan changes, or policy updates
- Regular review of rate and premium information to ensure figures reflect the current plan year
Articles display a published date and a last-reviewed date, where applicable, so readers know how current the information is.
Corrections Policy
We are committed to correcting errors promptly. If you believe any content on MedicareSupp.org contains inaccurate information, please contact us. We will review the concern and issue a correction if warranted. Significant corrections will be noted within the affected article.
A Note for Consumers
MedicareSupp.org is a privately owned, non-government website. It is not affiliated with Medicare.gov, CMS, or any federal agency. For official Medicare information, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.