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.
Blues Worry About Home COVID-19 Test Kit Shortages
By Allison BellBut the head of their group says the Biden administration is trying to fight price-gouging.
January 07, 2022
Regulators Aim to Curb Medicare Plan Lead-Generation FirmsCMS wants plan issuers to police third-party marketing organizations.
January 05, 2022
California to Let Kids Add Dependent Parents to Family Health PoliciesThe new law could create an alternative to Medicare coverage for some parents.
December 30, 2021
Improving the Medicare Customer JourneyA Cigna executive looks at how the enrollees' needs are changing.
December 29, 2021
New 'Birthday Rules' to Help Some Medigap Users Switch PlansThe switching periods will give agents a chance to offer some clients more options.
December 16, 2021
COVID-19 Deaths Cut 2020 Medicare Enrollment GrowthOverall Medicare enrollment increased only 2.1% in 2020, down from a projected growth rate of 2.7%.
December 16, 2021
Coverage Changes: A Medicare Customer QuestionA Medicare specialist summarizes some of the key 2022 program parameters.
December 13, 2021
How Your Clients Can Pick the Right Long-Term Care Facilities: LTCI InsiderTo understand what you're getting, you need to know what to look for.