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.
How Working in Retirement Affects Social Security, Medicare
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesWhile the benefits of continuing to work often outweigh any resulting financial complications, prepare clients for these issues.
February 10, 2026
Health Costs Clip Retirees' Income: ReportEven with Medicare coverage and ignoring long-term care, older Americans face sizable out-of-pocket medical spending.
February 09, 2026
American College Set to Distribute RSSA Social Security DesignationsCreated by the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, the credential reflects training in helping clients claim benefits.
February 06, 2026
Molina Gives Up on the Main Medicare Advantage ProgramCNO says the upheaval has been good for Medicare supplement insurance sales.
February 06, 2026
Retirees Face $1M Lifetime Health Care Price Tag in Future DollarsMedical inflation is projected at nearly 6% annually, outpacing income growth, a new study finds.
February 05, 2026
Medicare Surcharges Can Hit Affluent Clients Hard, Firm WarnsHealthView found IRMAA will increase a high-income couple's acute care spending by 27%.
February 03, 2026
President Signs $1.2T Spending Package, Promotes Drug Pricing ShiftA separate Homeland Security funding bill fight could create new dealmaking opportunities.
February 03, 2026
Congress Sends Trump $1.2T Spending Package With SEC Funding, Medicare ProvisionsThe Medicare provisions could eventually help clients use their favorite pharmacies and pay for Apple Watch devices.