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.
Democrats Move to Break Stalemate on Biden Plan by Scaling Back
By Laura Davison, Emily Wilkins and Erik WassonExtended child tax credits will likely be pared back, while expansions to Medicare and the SALT deduction are expected to remain.
October 13, 2021
The Medicare Advantage Budget Fights Will Be BrutalPlus, four other predictions for the Medicare annual enrollment period for 2022 coverage.
October 08, 2021
Cigna Makes $5.75B Deal With ChubbCigna will keep its main expat health business. It expects to use deal proceeds to buy back shares.
October 07, 2021
Envestnet Helps Advisors Optimize Clients' Health Insurance Coverage: Tech RoundupAlso, Franklin Templeton models have been added to GeoWealth's platform.
October 06, 2021
Medicare May Update Fraud Victim Income RulesProgram managers are putting an IRMAA 'life-changing event' definition project on their regulatory agenda.
October 04, 2021
Medicare Advantage Scourge Sees $830B in Program FatDefenders say the "fat" protects sick, elderly people from holes in care, and huge bills.
September 30, 2021
Average 2022 Medicare Advantage Premiums Fall 10%The average monthly premium for a Medicare Advantage health plan will fall to $19 per month in 2022 from $21.22 this year.
September 30, 2021
12 Most Expensive States for Prescription DrugsThe price of some drugs varies widely between states, MedicareGuide found.