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.
Curb Medicare Advantage Funding, Sen. Warren Asks CMS
By Allison BellFollowing the preliminary bidding process, the agency plans to post the 2025 rate announcement by March 31.
February 27, 2024
How to Plan for the Obesity Drug RevolutionLife insurers and their reinsurers are starting to think about what Wegovy, Saxenda and successors could do for your clients.
February 13, 2024
Older Investors Think They're Ready to Retire. Advisors Disagree.The disparity was especially acute around specific topics, such as Social Security and Medicare planning, Allspring found.
February 12, 2024
10 Biggest Medicare Advantage Players: 2024Some of these companies think certain competitors are growing too quickly.
February 08, 2024
House Passes Health Anti-Discrimination BillThe legislation would prevent federal health programs from using quality-of-life measures in coverage decisions.
February 01, 2024
Medicare Advantage Managers Start 2025 Rate-Setting ProcessAverage plan revenue per enrollee could grow faster next year.
February 01, 2024
Cigna Makes $3.7B Deal That Includes Sale of Medicare Plan UnitIllinois Blue's parent has also agreed to buy the company's CareAllies hospital care management business.
January 31, 2024
Medicare Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery BenefitsThe program will pay for some procedures that may affect a client's appearance.