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.
November 11, 2024
Medicare Part B Premium to Climb 5.9% in 2025That compares with a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of just 2.5%.
November 08, 2024
Medicare Market Turmoil Boosts ShoppingBut some distributors are gone, and one market survivor acquired a 400-agent rival for free.
November 04, 2024
Unhappy Medicare Plan Issuers Zero Out Agent CommissionsOne veteran agent estimated the sudden shift has affected more than 35% of his Medicare plan clients.
October 31, 2024
Help Clients Navigate Common Medicare PitfallsThe Medicare open enrollment season is a great time to help clients review their coverage.
October 28, 2024
Musk Wants $2T Cut From the Budget. It'd Be DifficultIt would likely entail significant cuts to popular programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans' benefits.
October 25, 2024
Debate: Will Taxpayers Benefit From Medicare's New Prescription Payment Plan?The voluntary program allows those with Part D drug coverage to spread costs over the entire year.
October 24, 2024
New Bill Calls for Study of Medicare's Toll-Free LineA comprehensive study would be the first since the Government Accountability Office offered recommendations 15 years ago.