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.
Connectiv Acquires Medigap Conference
By Allison BellJesse Slome launched the conference series in 2006.
January 11, 2022
Fitch Worries About Medicare Plan Market Price WarsAn analyst said low profit margins would be more of a problem than slower enrollment growth.
January 11, 2022
Blues Worry About Home COVID-19 Test Kit ShortagesBut the head of their group says the Biden administration is trying to fight price-gouging.
January 11, 2022
Medicare Plan Broker Raises $42 MillionChapter says its advisors can recommend any plan without hurting their compensation.
January 10, 2022
Biden Administration Sets Home COVID-19 Test Coverage RulesInsurers and group health plans will have to pay for up to eight tests per person per month starting Jan. 15.
January 07, 2022
Regulators Aim to Curb Medicare Plan Lead-Generation FirmsCMS wants plan issuers to police third-party marketing organizations.
January 05, 2022
California to Let Kids Add Dependent Parents to Family Health PoliciesThe new law could create an alternative to Medicare coverage for some parents.
December 30, 2021
Improving the Medicare Customer JourneyA Cigna executive looks at how the enrollees' needs are changing.