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.
Medicare Marketing Rules Look Wimpy: Ari Parker
By Allison BellChapter's advisor trainer sees calmer ads but little increase in consumer support.
November 19, 2022
How Medicare Access Will Change in 2023: A Medicare Customer QuestionThe Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 will close some major coverage gaps.
November 16, 2022
COVID-19 Unemployment Saved Lives Early On: EconomistChristopher Ruhm says high unemployment reduced mortality from some causes.
November 10, 2022
States May Get Tougher on Health Insurance MarketersAgent groups want the NAIC to focus on lead generators. Consumer reps have different ideas.
November 04, 2022
Manchin Wants Deal on Social Security, Medicare and DebtSome trust funds that support the programs could run out of money in the next 12 years, which would trigger benefit cuts.
November 03, 2022
Humana Says Medicare Enrollment Looks GoodCEO Bruce Broussard says the company expects to increase individual Medicare Advantage plan enrollment to 8.7% in 2023.
November 03, 2022
Late Medicare Enrollees to Get Quicker Access to CoverageMedicare seekers affected by agent or broker errors will get special enrollment periods.
October 27, 2022
How Medicare Premiums Will Change in 2023A Medicare problem solver explains what the fuss about the premiums is all about.