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.
7 Social Security and Medicare Quirks That Trip Up Advisors
By John ManganaroThe two programs can interact in surprising ways, retirement consultant Marcia Mantell says.
September 19, 2023
12 New Medicare Bills to Watch This FallIdeas with bipartisan support include increasing coverage of obesity drugs and acupuncture.
September 18, 2023
Financial Advisor Use by Blacks, Hispanics Rebounds: Allianz LifeDiverse populations differ in the topics they would most like advisors to address, a survey found.
September 12, 2023
Health Insurer Group Names an Interim CEOJulie Simon Miller, a Senate veteran, will lead AHIP into the fall budget bill wars.
September 05, 2023
Medicare Drug Plan Shopping Pays: Agent SurveyMembers of a Medicare plan group see some clients saving more than $200 per year.
August 29, 2023
As Medicare Premiums Whipsaw, Focus on the Big PictureClients face some health care expenses that get plenty of attention, along with some that don't.
August 29, 2023
Medicare Lists First 10 Drug Price Negotiation TargetsHow all clients' prescription benefits work could get more complicated.
August 28, 2023
Medicare Belongs in Older Clients' Disaster PlanningThe "go bag" needs food, water, a flashlight and health coverage details.