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.
Debate: Should HSA Rules Be Tightened?
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesCurrently, once the account owner reaches age 65, there's penalty-free access for any purpose.
January 22, 2026
House Votes 341-88 for 'Minibus' Spending PackageThe package includes funding for the SEC and the IRS, along with efforts to update Medicare.
January 22, 2026
5 Key Medicare Provisions in the $1.2T House Spending PackageDebate on the package began on the floor today. A vote could occur tonight.
January 15, 2026
UnitedHealth Schools Senate Committee on Patient Risk ScoringInvestigators found that the company's health assessment teams spotted ominous signs that patients' own doctors had missed.
January 05, 2026
Debate: Should Medicare's Eligibility Age Be Raised to 67?The Republican Study Committee proposal more closely aligns with the eligibility rules governing Social Security claiming.
December 29, 2025
2026 Medicare Outlook: More DisruptionA market veteran expects the turmoil to increase consumer interest in Medicare supplement insurance policies.
December 24, 2025
Medicare and Working Past 65 in 2026Knowing how everything fits together can save clients from costly mistakes.
December 22, 2025
5 Things to Know About Pushing the Medicare Eligibility Age to 67That probably won't happen any time soon, analysts say. But it could.