UnitedHealth leads in Part D race

UnitedHealth Group and Humana are leading the field in Medicare Part D enrollment, according to new numbers out today. More than 90 companies are offering about 3,000 plans across the country, CMS reports. UnitedHealth, which has has benefited from an alliance with AARP and the acquisition of PacifiCare's Medicare business, is the clear leader with 27 percent of the market. Humana is trailing not far behind with 18 percent.

- read this article [1] from the Hartford Courant

PLUS: USA Today reports that one in five beneficiaries have seen their out-of- pocket costs go up under Plan D. Article [2]