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.
Part B Premiums: A Medicare Customer Question
By Bethany CissellOne of the most confusing Medicare concerns is one of the most common Medicare concerns.
February 13, 2023
Medicare Recipients Face Significantly Higher Projected Costs: EBRIThe accelerated pace of health care cost inflation struck retirees yet again in 2022.
February 09, 2023
Pay Change Could Wreck Medicare Advantage Provider Networks, Group PredictsSusan Dentzer says the shift would wallop physicians who care for patients with common chronic conditions.
February 08, 2023
Biden Moves to Shield Medicare and Social Security From Budget ShowdownThe White House plans to post its own budget March 9.
February 06, 2023
Beware of Social Security Agents Bearing Lump-Sum OffersWarn your clients that if an SSA agent makes them an offer they can't refuse, they probably should.
February 02, 2023
Families Attack Medicare Hospice Provider QualityCMS officials say a new rating program is coming.
February 02, 2023
Inflation Reduction Act Provision to Cap Medicare Drug Plan Increases at 6%CMS hopes to hold Medicare Advantage plan issuers' 2024 revenue increase to 1.03%.
February 01, 2023
Fight to Rename 'Medicare Advantage' Gets New PushRep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., and two House colleagues are promoting the position that "only Medicare is Medicare."