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.
COVID-19 Deaths Cut 2020 Medicare Enrollment Growth
By Allison BellOverall Medicare enrollment increased only 2.1% in 2020, down from a projected growth rate of 2.7%.
December 08, 2021
States See Medicare Card Delivery ProblemsObstacles include Social Security field office shutdowns and slow mail service.
December 08, 2021
Medicare Advantage Group Seeks Better Plan Extra ShowcaseThe Better Medicare Alliance says finding a plan with good exercise benefits should be easier.
December 07, 2021
10 Top Medicare Bills Introduced in 2021Two are now law. The others could still ride the reconciliation bus through Congress.
November 29, 2021
Medicare's Hospital Trust Fund Could Run Dry in 2026: Maryellen CogginsAn advisor who helps U.S. policymakers do the math says there are plenty of issues to track.
November 18, 2021
Highmark CEO to Chair AHIP BoardDavid Holmberg runs a big health insurer that has its own medical malls.
November 17, 2021
Cures 2.0 Bill Could Push Plans to Cover More New DevicesThe bill could also help Democrats and Republicans talk to each other.