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.
SelectQuote Sees Drop in Medicare Plan Sales Due to Payment Delay
By Allison BellThe agency will enter the annual enrollment period with fewer new agents than it wanted.
August 30, 2024
Medicare Part D Changes Raise Questions for Working ClientsFor some, sticking with employer coverage only past age 65 could lead to lifetime penalties.
August 29, 2024
Medicare Agents Face Signs of GloomCVS Health's Aetna unit pruned its drug plans. WellCare says it will stop paying drug plan commissions. What's next?
August 22, 2024
New Program Makes Installment Payments an Option for Medicare Part D EnrolleesThe plan is intended to spread the costs of prescription drugs over a number of months.
August 09, 2024
EHealth CEO to Medicare Advantage: Extend the Enrollment Period NowFran Soistman worries about beneficiaries facing a perfect storm of enrollment confusion.
August 09, 2024
Here's How Much Retiring Clients Can Expect to Pay for Health Care: FidelityThe number, up 4.8% from 2023, is a chance to get clients thinking about Medicare enrollment.
August 08, 2024
Aetna May Let Medicare Plan Enrollment Fall 10% in 2025Older clients may see their plans getting a lot leaner this fall.
July 30, 2024
How Medicare Can Make Summer HealthierOne way to connect with older clients is to tell them about benefits that are right for the season.