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 Social Security Gets Used Up on Health Care
By Ed McCarthyA recent Center for Retirement Research study finds that high-spending retirees are left with "basically nothing."
August 01, 2022
UnitedHealth's $7.8B Deal Gives It a 'One-Way Look' Into Rivals: DOJThe insurer, though, says it already has data on competitors through its Optum services unit.
July 29, 2022
Globe Life Releases COVID-19 Death AssumptionsThe company estimates that the death toll will fall to 60,000 in the second half, from 185,000 in the first half.
July 29, 2022
Bryan Hunsaker to Lead Integrity Marketing Contact Centers: Executive ChangesHunsaker will oversee about 3,000 contact center agents.
July 28, 2022
Schumer-Manchin Deal May Raise Some Life Insurers' TaxesHere are H.R. 5376 highlights for life, health and annuity advisors.
July 26, 2022
Travel: A Medicare Customer Q&AWhat happens if an older client goes on vacation and gets sick?
July 26, 2022
Texas Agent to Lead National Health Advisor GroupKelly Fristoe still sells ordinary major medical coverage as well as Medicare plans and employee benefits.
July 25, 2022
Strong Plan N Sales Could Signal Dramatic Shift in Medigap MarketIf current sales trends continue, the share of Medigap users with lean Plan N coverage could soon triple.