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.
Medicare's Donut Hole Closed, but Enrollees Still Have Bills to Pay
By Tricia BlazierFor many retirees, the prescription drug expenses peak at beginning of the year.
April 07, 2026
Medicare Advantage Program Managers Blink on 2027 Subsidy IncreaseInsurer groups' cautious reaction suggests that turbulence for enrollees may still lie ahead.
April 03, 2026
Trump $2.2T Budget Leaves Social Security Funding FlatThe fiscal proposal provides slightly less for the agency than the $14.9 billion requested by its commissioner.
April 03, 2026
Medicare Advantage Regulators Lighten Agent Sales Rules for 2027Officials also eased retention requirements for sales call recordings.
March 25, 2026
Medicare's Observation Status RuleSome Medicare hospital stays lead to unexpected skilled nursing facility bills.
March 16, 2026
Some Medicare Households May Need $500,000 for Health Care in Retirement: ReportThe projections are particularly challenging for couples with high prescription drug costs, the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds.
March 13, 2026
Retirement Before 65: How to Pay for Health Costs Until Medicare Kicks InMore than half of workers retire before reaching Medicare age. Here's how advisors can help.
March 04, 2026
Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollment Rises 2.5% Despite ChaosMuch of the growth is coming at plans aimed at people with chronic health problems.