Medicare Planning
Medicare planning news and analysis, including coverage of the Medicare Advantage program, Medicare supplement insurance, the Medicare Part D prescription drug program, and Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly plans.
New Tax Law Creates Medicare Tax Cutoff Suspense
By Allison BellNew deductions might (or might not) free some taxpayers from paying the net investment income tax and the "additional Medicare tax."
July 03, 2025
Trump Wins Broad Economic Policy Shift as House Passes Tax BillThe 218-214 vote in the House sends the legislation to Trump, in time for his July 4 deadline.
July 03, 2025
Who Won and Lost in Trump’s Tax BillBusiness investors and wealthy Americans are among the biggest winners in President Donald Trump’s tax bill.
July 02, 2025
Criminals Are Creating Fake Medicare.gov Accounts: CMSBad actors could have used the accounts to get up to 103,000 clients' mailing addresses and diagnoses, officials said.
July 02, 2025
Trump Meets GOP Hardliners as Tax Bill Hits Resistance in HouseSeveral House lawmakers predicted that the first procedural vote on Wednesday would fail.
June 30, 2025
When Clients Returning to Original Medicare Want MedigapMedigap policies can be a lifesaver — for the clients who can get them.
June 30, 2025
Tax Bill Headed for 'Big Beautiful Pothole' in House: ValliereThe Senate legislation passed a procedural vote but lacks House support, says the AGF Investments policy strategist.
June 23, 2025
Medicare Posts $11.2B Operating Profit for 2024The inpatient hospitalization program can still pay 89% of promised benefits if its trust fund runs dry.