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 Moves to Shield Medicare and Social Security From Budget Showdown
By Allison BellThe White House plans to post its own budget March 9.
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."
February 01, 2023
GAO Digs Into Medicare Advantage Plans' Supplemental Benefits OfferingsThe majority of plans offer some dental and vision benefits, and some have added a smidge of home care.
January 31, 2023
Feds to Cut Medicare Advantage Plan Pay Over Health Score CreepFederal clawbacks of what CMS believes to be excess payments could start at $13 million this year and rise to $479 million in 2025.
January 31, 2023
Bill Could Help Clients With Breast Cancer Get Quick Medicare AccessThe version of the bill on the agenda is similar to care access bills introduced in previous congresses.
January 28, 2023
That Big New Spending Package and Medicare: A Medicare Customer QuestionOne provision cuts how much your clients' physicians get paid.
January 27, 2023
5 New House Committee Chiefs for Advisors to WatchThese lawmakers have sway over issues like Social Security and Medicare reform and fiduciary rules.