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The Medicare Savings Program Can Rescue Clients Who Are Struggling
By Tricia BlazierMost of your clients have plenty of cash to pay for coverage. What if some don't?
March 20, 2025
How to Avoid a Huge Tax Surprise When Clients Lose a SpouseWhen a client is widowed, taxes often go up as income goes down, retirement advisor John Iammarino says.
March 17, 2025
Trump's CMS Chief Nominee Sees a Possible Medicare Plan Broker GlutDr. Mehmet Oz told a Senate panel that multiyear Medicare Advantage coverage might help.
March 14, 2025
Trump Administration Ends Medicare's $2 Drug ProjectBiden administration officials estimated that the voluntary program could have cut costs for 32 million people.
March 13, 2025
Debate: Should Congress Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits?The credits are paid directly to health insurance providers, rather than to taxpayers, in exchange for reduced premiums.
March 03, 2025
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Retirement CommunityPicking the right landing spot is one of the biggest decisions a client can make.
February 28, 2025
Why Some Medicare Enrollees Struggle to Access CareThe program offers more benefits, but using the benefits is not always easy.
February 24, 2025
Social Security Claiming: The Case of Medicare and the Non-Working SpouseSpouses without an earnings record must wait for their working spouse to file, but Medicare is another matter.