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.
Your 65-Year-Old Client Is Still Working. Do They Need to Enroll in Medicare?
By Roger WohlnerClients still working at age 65 must weigh their options carefully to maximize coverage and avoid penalties.
July 15, 2022
Manchin Says No to New Tax Hikes, Climate SpendingThe senator said he's only willing to support legislation to lower prescription drug prices and extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
July 11, 2022
Biden's Economic Plan Hits Crunch TimeHere's the status of tax, Medicare, drug pricing and other changes in the latest package, which aims to raise about $1 trillion in revenue.
July 08, 2022
Jacquline Morales to Oversee Security Benefit Operations: Executive ChangesIntegrity Marketing has added a health unit president. Lincoln Financial filled two human resources positions.
July 07, 2022
Democrats Plan to Close Tax Loophole to Extend Medicare SolvencyIndividuals earning over $400,000 a year could pay a 3.8% health surcharge on pass-through business income.
July 05, 2022
6 Steps to Help Clients Plan for an Early RetirementIdentifying a client's goals, income sources and anticipated expenses is essential to developing a financial plan.
July 05, 2022
Medicare Advantage Agents Will Have to Record Calls by Oct. 1The new federal regulations will also apply to sellers of Medicare Part D drug coverage.
July 01, 2022
Buyers Still Want Life and Health Brokers: Stacy KirshnerThe Alvarez & Marsal insurance deal specialist says firms with a senior market focus are especially popular.