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.
Biden Administration Backs Off From Medicare Agent Pay Fight
By Allison BellOfficials have agreed to a stay that will push big changes back until after the general election.
July 05, 2024
Federal Court Blocks Medicare Agent Pay Cap RegulationsThe ruling applies to all Medicare agents, not just the parties to the suit.
June 24, 2024
Planning for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Starts NowFor the clients, the curtain opens Oct. 15. For their advisors, it's already showtime.
June 03, 2024
Bill to Cap Out-of-Pocket Medicare Costs ReturnsThe bill would limit annual costs to an inflation-adjusted $6,700 and create a plan for all ages.
June 03, 2024
Medicare Plan Pay Confusion Could Wreck 2025 Enrollment, Lawsuits WarnDistributors say they need certainty by July to make agent hiring, marketing and advertising decisions.
May 24, 2024
Medicare's Role In Supporting Senior Mental Health NeedsMedicare can cover counseling and prescription drugs as well as inpatient care.
May 07, 2024
Medicare Posts $12B Loss for 2023In 2048, the program might have to cut inpatient benefits to 81% of what was promised.
April 29, 2024
Medigap Policies Face New Federal Nondiscrimination RuleThe new final rule also creates a health insurance agency coordinator requirement.