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.
The Rules for Medigap Before Age 65, in 12 States
By Allison BellThe rules for clients who become eligible for traditional Medicare before age 65 can be complicated.
March 08, 2024
A Medicare Plan Distributor Reacts to the State of the Union AddressFor the author, it's all about the baby boomers.
March 07, 2024
Group Asks White House to Stop Picking on Medicare AgentsJessica Brooks-Woods, NABIP's CEO, wants policymakers to yell less and brainstorm more.
March 06, 2024
Curb Medicare Advantage Funding, Sen. Warren Asks CMSFollowing the preliminary bidding process, the agency plans to post the 2025 rate announcement by March 31.
March 06, 2024
U.S. Tells Health Insurers to Relax Rules After Hack Cripples Approvals NetworkMany providers and insurers depend on UnitedHealth systems to run their operations.
February 29, 2024
Navigating Late Medicare EnrollmentHere are six things to know about how to reduce the odds that your clients will face penalties.
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.