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Best & Worst Medicare Advantage Plans in 12 States: JD Power, 2026
By Michael S. FischerOverall customer satisfaction fell 12 points from 2025, the research group found.
August 06, 2026
Debate: Should Biden-Era Medicare Drug Subsidies End Early?The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is eliminating Part D plan spending caps effective Dec. 31.
July 31, 2026
Cut to Medicare Drug Plan Subsidy Could Hit Retirees' WalletsHumana executives say they included such a possibility when they set their 2027 prices.
July 31, 2026
Dual Eligibles and Medicare Savings ProgramsRetirees and near retirees will need extra help to understand these programs.
July 30, 2026
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As Retiree Healthcare Costs Keep Rising, Planning Ahead Can HelpOlder clients will spend 7.5% more on this expense in 2026 compared to 2025, a Fidelity study finds.
July 27, 2026
Investments, Meet InsuranceClients expect advisors to help them with all of their finances.
July 21, 2026
Fidelity's Estimate for Post-Retirement Health Costs Jumps 7.5%That compares with an estimated 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of just 3.8%.
July 15, 2026
Medicare Will Cross a Grim Line in 11 Years: Alicia MunnellThe retirement researcher looked at the trustees' report and saw a messy X.