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.
UnitedHealth Announces Strong Q2 Earnings as New COVID-19 Wave Hits
By Allison BellUnitedHealth reported $5.2 billion in net income for the quarter on $80 billion in revenue, both increases over Q2 in 2021.
July 08, 2022
Jacquline Morales to Oversee Security Benefit Operations: Executive ChangesIntegrity Marketing has added a health unit president. Lincoln Financial filled two human resources positions.
July 07, 2022
Democrats Plan to Close Tax Loophole to Extend Medicare SolvencyIndividuals earning over $400,000 a year could pay a 3.8% health surcharge on pass-through business income.
July 05, 2022
6 Steps to Help Clients Plan for an Early RetirementIdentifying a client's goals, income sources and anticipated expenses is essential to developing a financial plan.
July 05, 2022
Medicare Advantage Agents Will Have to Record Calls by Oct. 1The new federal regulations will also apply to sellers of Medicare Part D drug coverage.
July 01, 2022
Buyers Still Want Life and Health Brokers: Stacy KirshnerThe Alvarez & Marsal insurance deal specialist says firms with a senior market focus are especially popular.
June 29, 2022
What Medicare Parts A and B Leave Out: A Medicare Customer QuestionBoth programs expose clients to many coverage holes.
June 29, 2022
'Mom' Factor Helps Medicare Advantage Plans at House HearingMany lawmakers talked about how much their constituents, or their own parents, like the program.