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.
7 Reasons Not to Make a Roth Contribution
By Roger WohlnerMaking Roth contributions can be a good retirement savings strategy, but not for every client or situation.
June 06, 2023
CNO Embraces Hybrid Work Model With Move to Smaller SpaceThe insurer will replace its five-building, 420,000-square-foot headquarters with a new space a quarter of that size.
June 05, 2023
Watchdog to CMS: Track Medicare Advantage Claim DenialsChristi Grimm says leaving denials out of the patient records hurts efforts to fight fraud and abuse.
June 05, 2023
Debate: Should Workers on Medicare Be Allowed to Fund HSAs?There are proposals to change this rule, but they would impose other restrictions on use of HSA money.
May 25, 2023
The New Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Rules: A Medicare Customer QuestionA change that vexed the issuers could make the plans more popular with clients.
May 25, 2023
Working Past 65? Remember, Medicare and HSAs Don't MixWhen clients work past Medicare's eligibility age, potential complications should be addressed to prevent unpleasant surprises.
May 24, 2023
How to Use Medicare Planning to Strengthen Client RelationshipsIf you don't help your clients navigate Medicare, they'll find someone who will, Caribou CEO Christine Simone warns.
May 19, 2023
Medicare's Top Actuary: COVID-19 Sped Up the Deaths of High-Cost EnrolleesThat factor has reduced Medicare spending and improved the program's finances.