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.
Biden Proposes Tax Hike on Income Over $400K to Fund Medicare
By Justin Sink and Josh WingroveThe president's budget also proposes the ending of a tax loophole used by business owners and higher earners.
February 15, 2023
Sen. Wyden Urges CMS to Enact Medicare Advantage Marketing ChangesThe agency recently made proposals to crack down on deceptive marketing and improve provider directories.
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%.