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.
Fidelity's Estimate for Post-Retirement Health Costs Jumps 7.5%
By Allison BellThat compares with an estimated 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of just 3.8%.
June 23, 2026
These Factors Have a Big Impact on Retirement Health CostsA five-year change in retirement timing or life span can affect costs significantly, Milliman reports.
June 18, 2026
Number of 'New' Medicare Supplement Enrollees Climbs 14%Problems in the Medicare Advantage market are nudging consumers back toward the original Medicare gap-filler plans.
June 12, 2026
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Avoiding Tax, Social Security and Medicare Pitfalls of UnretirementReentering the workforce after retirement is more common than many people think, and it presents distinct planning challenges.
June 09, 2026
'Medicare' May Still Pay 89% of Promised Benefits if It Goes BrokeBut the new trustees report shows payroll tax revenue at the hospitalization trust fund was weak.
June 03, 2026
Will Your Client Get That Tax Break? This Number Is the KeyUnlike most working clients, retirees have some control over their taxable income if they've planned properly.
May 29, 2026
Lower Cash Drug Prices May Create New Questions For Medicare BeneficiariesClients have to think about both current out-of-pocket costs and the annual out-of-pocket spending cap.
May 21, 2026
Why Clients Should Consider Roth Conversions When Stocks DropThey can get more bang for their tax buck — but they need to keep their full tax picture in mind.