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.
Trump Administration Ends Medicare's $2 Drug Project
By Allison BellBiden administration officials estimated that the voluntary program could have cut costs for 32 million people.
February 13, 2025
Senate Confirms Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health SecretaryThe nomination of Dr. Mehmet Oz for head of the Medicare agency is still in the pipeline.
February 12, 2025
Humana Posts $862M Net Loss for Q4But it reported $1.7 billion in net income for 2024, and Medicare drug plan enrollment increased.
February 06, 2025
The Social Security and Medicare Consequences of 'Unretirement'It's critical that clients understand the financial repercussions of returning to work before they decide to unretire.
February 05, 2025
Musk’s DOGE Team Mines for Fraud at Medicare, MedicaidThe team is also working to cancel DEI-focused contracts, sources said.
January 31, 2025
Trump May Give DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems: ReportThe systems send out bond payments, Social Security payments and tax refunds.
January 25, 2025
How Technology Can Support Medicare EnrollmentUsing the right tools can make getting your clients covered much easier.
January 24, 2025
10 House GOP Health Program and Tax Change IdeasIf implemented, they could affect where and how clients get their medical care.