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.
CDC Director Lays Out Overhaul of Agency After Pandemic Missteps
By Riley GriffinRochelle Walensky says one goal is to get data out faster.
August 16, 2022
The Next Steps for Medicare Drug NegotiationsA policy specialist looks at the battles to come.
August 16, 2022
7 Key Medicare Dates in the New Climate and Health LawHow well Medicare sticks to the schedule may show which provisions are really happening.
August 16, 2022
Retirees' Big Savings From Inflation Reduction ActThese key Medicare prescription drug changes over the next four years should significantly impact retirees' health care spending.
August 12, 2022
How Social Security Gets Used Up on Health CareA recent Center for Retirement Research study finds that high-spending retirees are left with "basically nothing."
August 09, 2022
15 Best Cities for Retirees: 2022These cities are tops when it comes to factors such as health care, affordable housing, community engagement and transportation.
August 08, 2022
7 Senate Budget Package Highlights for Retirement AdvisorsNegotiators cut but left in plenty to interest retirees, pre-retirees and the financial professionals who work with them.
August 01, 2022
UnitedHealth's $7.8B Deal Gives It a 'One-Way Look' Into Rivals: DOJThe insurer, though, says it already has data on competitors through its Optum services unit.