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 Advantage Turmoil Boosts Medicare Supplement Sales
By Allison BellThe number of Medigap policies sold in 2025 rose 32% as clients sought stable, affordable coverage.
September 24, 2026
Medicare Enrollment Deadlines: A Calendar for Advisors and ClientsThe health insurance program has a number of enrollment periods, along with deadlines tied to client ages and life events.
September 23, 2026
Clients' Social Security, Medicare Worries Run High Ahead of Midterms: CFP BoardCost pressures are driving some clients to make reactive decisions, a report finds.
September 18, 2026
How HSAs Can Help Cover Medicare Costs Tax-FreeThe savings accounts offer a powerful solution to reimburse Medicare premiums and medical expenses that Medicare excludes.
September 16, 2026
Your Clients Aren't Under-Saving. They're Under-Spending.The bigger risk in most retirement plans is money that never gets used.
September 11, 2026
House Medicare Hearing Hints at Hopes for LegislationTwo of the bills on the agenda could improve screening for Alzheimer's disease and kidney disease.
September 09, 2026
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Medicare Plan Chaos Could StabilizeIf eHealth executive Whitney Stidom is right, open enrollment season will bring less upheaval this year.
September 04, 2026
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A Retiree With $5 Million Lived on $100,000 a Year. Here's What Changed.Advisor Charley Corbett helped the retired executive fill crucial planning gaps so she could enjoy her wealth.