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.
Health Insurance Competition Heats Up: Earnings
By Allison BellAn Oscar executive says COVID-19 added 9 percentage points to the Q3 medical loss ratio.
November 08, 2021
Why Bermuda Is Life Insurance HeavenAnd five other revelations from the American Academy of Actuaries' annual meeting.
November 04, 2021
CNO to Reboot Medigap Products in 2022The company says it has seen an ongoing shift toward Medicare Advantage plans.
November 03, 2021
Congress May Set a $2K Medicare Drug Plan Patient Spending CapThe cap is part of the Democrats' spending package battle.
October 29, 2021
Avoiding Costly Medicare Mistakes: A Medicare Customer QuestionPeople who can choose between Medicare coverage and employer coverage have some thinking to do.
October 29, 2021
COVID-19 Now Hurts Younger Insureds More: Molina CEOHe and Centene executives also talked about what enrollment calendar changes did to health risk.
October 22, 2021
The Democrats' Medicare StandoffThe author makes the case that it will limit health care options for American seniors.
October 20, 2021
Health Insurance Giant Anthem Shrugs Off COVID-19 ClaimsMedicare Advantage enrollment increased 31%.